Behaviour Teaching Assistant. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

Long Term Futures Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant in Greater London to support Key Stage 2 pupils with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. The full-time position offers a stable long-term role with opportunities for professional development and support from experienced leaders. Ideal candidates should have a background in psychology or similar fields and experience with children facing emotional challenges. This role begins ASAP with a temp-to-perm pathway after 16 weeks.

Benefits

100-120 per day

Stable long-term role

Training opportunities

Ongoing support from leaders

Qualifications

• Experience with emotional or behavioural challenges.
• Confident in using relational and regulation-based strategies.
• Able to build resilience and trust-based relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in Key Stage 2 with specific needs.
• Collaborate with SENCO and pastoral teams to regulate learning.
• Help pupils develop coping strategies and build confidence.

Skills

Experience working with children

Confidence in using restorative techniques

Ability to build trust-based relationships

Empathy and patience

Education

Degree in psychology or related fields

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a confident, patient and resilient Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stage 2 who present with social, emotional and behavioural needs. Working closely with the SENCO, pastoral team and classroom teacher, you will help pupils regulate, access learning, build confidence and develop positive coping strategies. This role begins ASAP, is full‑time and long‑term, with a temp‑to‑perm pathway after 16 weeks for the right candidate.

About the School

• Supportive primary school with strong inclusion and safeguarding systems
• Skilled pastoral, SEN and behaviour teams who collaborate daily
• Calm but structured approach with tailored regulation and reflection spaces
• Excellent public transport links across Brent and surrounding boroughs

What's on Offer

• 100‑120 per day (PAYE via Long Term Futures)
• Stable long‑term role with temp‑to‑perm progression
• Training opportunities in behaviour, SEMH, Zones of Regulation and restorative approaches
• A nurturing environment focused on small, meaningful steps of progress
• Ongoing support from experienced leaders who value development

Experience & Personality Fit

• Experience working with children who display emotional or behavioural challenges
• Confident using restorative, relational and regulation‑based strategies
• Patient, empathetic, consistent and emotionally regulated under pressure
• Able to build positive trust‑based relationships and promote resilience

We welcome applications from candidates with degrees or backgrounds in psychology, speech and language, youth work, mental health, or other related fields relevant to SEN roles.

Why Long Term Futures?

Long Term Futures specialise in long‑term and permanent education recruitment, committed to helping professionals build meaningful, stable careers in supportive school settings.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about helping pupils with SEMH needs unlock their potential through empathy, consistency and positive relationships, apply today and a member of our team will be in touch within 24 hours.