Teaching Assistant - Behvaiour Support

Protocol Education Ltd; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational recruitment agency in Harlow is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with challenging behaviour. The role involves assisting in the classroom and playground, implementing individual behaviour plans, and working closely with teachers to foster a positive environment. Ideal candidates are experienced with children who need additional support and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in children's lives and develop professionally.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Opportunities for professional development

FREE online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, especially those who need extra support.
• Patient, empathetic, and positive team players.
• Calm under pressure with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with challenging behaviour in the classroom and playground.
• Helping to implement behaviour plans and strategies.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive social interaction.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCo, and the wider team to provide the best support.
• Monitoring progress and celebrating successes.

Skills

Experience working with children

Empathy

Strong communication skills

Calm under pressure

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Behaviour Support

Location: Harlow

Contract Type: Full Time

About the Role

We’re recruiting on behalf of a fantastic primary schools looking for a passionate, patient, and energetic Teaching Assistants to support pupils with challenging behaviour. If you love helping children thrive, enjoy a varied day, and want to make a real difference, this role is for you!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils with challenging behaviour in the classroom and playground.
• Helping to implement behaviour plans and strategies.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive social interaction.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCo, and the wider team to provide the best support.
• Monitoring progress and celebrating successes along the way.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children, especially those who need extra support.
• Patient, empathetic, and positive team players.
• Calm under pressure with strong communication skills.
• Someone who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and make a difference!

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Be part of a supportive, friendly, and fun school environment.
• Make a real impact on pupils’ lives every day.
• Opportunities to grow your skills and develop professionally.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, send your CV and a short note explaining why you’d be great in this role. We can’t wait to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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