Behaviour Teaching Assistant

EDEX; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist SEMH school in Hackney is seeking Behaviour Teaching Assistants for September 2025. This unique role involves providing tailored support for students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. Ideal for aspiring practitioners, this position offers fantastic training opportunities and a welcoming school environment.

Benefits

Extensive training and CPD opportunities

Supportive team environment

Potential for permanent contract

Qualifications

• Aspiring Psychologists or Mental Health Practitioners preferred.
• Experience in behavior support or similar roles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs to succeed in their learning.
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.

Skills

Understanding of SEMH needs

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Relevant degree in Psychology or Education

Job description

Behaviour Teaching Assistant Hackney Specialist SEMH School

EdEx are exclusively working with a leading specialist SEMH secondary school in Hackney who are looking to find x3 Behaviour Mentors (SEMH) for September 2025 starts. This is a rare opportunity to join a close-knit specialist SEMH / Mental Health school for young people who require specialist SEMH support within a small school setting.

This is a September 2025 start position, Monday - Friday, school hours (8:30am - 4:00pm). The daily rate for this role is between 105 - 115 per day experience dependant.

These Behaviour Teaching Assistant opportunities are ideal for the following people:

• Aspiring Psychologists
• Aspiring Mental Health Practitioners
• Aspiring Children Well-Being Practitioners
• Aspiring Social Workers
• Experienced Behaviour Mentors
• & more!

This school are exceptionally passionate about providing young people the best possible opportunities and education for all students. They celebrate difference, they challenge themselves and their students, they resolve conflict and have high expectations about student behaviour. Students at this school have often struggled to cope in a mainstream setting. These students can have self-esteem issues and confidence issues, so need confident, firm but fair and supportive staff around them to succeed.

If you feel like you are up to the challenge and want to support students who need a shining light in their life, these Behaviour Teaching Assistant could be for you!

Behaviour Teaching Assistant - School Details:

• Located in the borough of Hackney
• Specialist SEMH School - 65 pupils aged 10-18 years old
• Wide-ranging curriculum including; Music, Sports, Arts & more!
• Schools values: Dream, Believe, Achieve
• All staff work together to create a welcoming environment where everyone feels welcome and included!
• Being Community Minded is a key throughout the school and federation - all pupils' are encouraged to be "be community minded"
• Plenty of training and CPD across the school - learning from the best specialist SEMH teachers and support staff

Behaviour Teaching Assistant - Role Details:

• Monday to Friday - No weekends
• School Hours - typically 8:30am - 4:00pm
• 105 - 115 per day - paid weekly (Term Time Only)
• September 2025 Starts - Multiple Vacancies
• Long term contract - at least for remainder of academic year - ASAP - July 25 (scope for a permanent contract if interested from Sept 25)
• Fantastic training, support and professional development

If you are interested in these Behaviour Teaching Assistant opportunities then please apply today, James at EdEx will be in touch with further details if you're shortlisted!

Behaviour Teaching Assistant Hackney Specialist SEMH School

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