Compassionate SEN Behaviour TA – Secondary

Senploy; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy is seeking a Behaviour Teaching Assistant for a SEN secondary school in Islington. The role offers £100-£160 per day, is full-time but term-time only, and long-term.

You will support students with learning and emotional regulation on a 1:1 or small-group basis. Work with teachers, therapists, the SENCO, and pastoral staff to provide consistent support, encourage positive behaviour, and help students build social, emotional, and academic skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN, SEMH or behaviour support is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to build strong relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Passion for supporting students with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 or in small groups with learning and emotional regulation.
• Provide calm, consistent support during challenging moments and help students re-engage with learning.
• Build positive relationships that foster trust, confidence, and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, the SENCO, and pastoral staff to provide consistent support.
• Encourage positive behaviour through patience, structure, and clear expectations.
• Recognise and celebrate every achievement, no matter how small.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Empathy

Behaviour support

Relationship building

Pastoral collaboration

Job description

Senploy is seeking a Behaviour Teaching Assistant for a SEN secondary school in Islington. The role offers £100-£160 per day, is full-time but term-time only, and long-term.

You will support students with learning and emotional regulation on a 1:1 or small-group basis. Work with teachers, therapists, the SENCO, and pastoral staff to provide consistent support, encourage positive behaviour, and help students build social, emotional, and academic skills.