Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Justteachers Ltd; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd. is recruiting a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Nuneaton. This full-time role starts in October 2026 and is fixed-term until the end of the academic year.

The school emphasizes positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and inclusion, with CPD support in behaviour management and safeguarding. The post requires a Level 2 TA qualification or equivalent, proven school experience, and at least two recent references (ideally education-focused).

Qualifications

• Level 2 or higher teaching assistant qualification or equivalent relevant to working with children.
• Proven experience working with children in a school or relevant setting (referenced).
• Minimum of two references covering the past two years, ideally education or school-based.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils who require additional behavioural and pastoral support.
• Implement agreed behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.
• Build positive relationships and encourage engagement with learning.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and families.

Skills

Behaviour support

Pastoral care

Relationship building

Communication with families

Education

Level 2 TA qualification

Job description

About the role

justteachers are supporting a primary school in Nuneaton to recruit a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant. This is a full-time role with an October 2026 start, fixed term until the end of the academic year. The school has a dedicated pastoral team and a clear commitment to positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and inclusion. Staff benefit from CPD covering behaviour management, safeguarding and supporting pupils with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils who require additional behavioural and pastoral support
• Implement agreed behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• Build positive relationships and encourage engagement with learning
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and families

Pre-requisites

• Level 2 or higher teaching assistant qualification or equivalent (Must be relevant to working with children)
• Proven experience working with children in a school or relevant setting (That can be referenced)
• A minimum of two references that cover the past two years, including last employer. Ideally references will be education or school-based references