Behaviour Teaching Assistant

About the role

We are seeking a Behaviour Teaching Assistant to support pupils who find school life challenging in a secondary school in Barking and Dagenham. The role focuses on providing calm, consistent support to help students manage frustration, make positive choices and re‑engage with learning.

Key responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one or small‑group support for pupils experiencing behavioural or emotional difficulties.
• Act as a calming presence during moments of dysregulation and assist students in resetting.
• Collaborate with the pastoral team, SENCO and class teachers to ensure consistent approaches.
• Encourage confidence, responsibility and positive coping strategies.
• Celebrate small achievements and reinforce progress.

Required profile

• Ability to stay calm under pressure and respond thoughtfully.
• Experience in youth work, mentoring, SEN, SEMH, PRU or related settings (preferred).
• Strong empathy balanced with clear boundaries.
• Commitment to building trusting, long‑term relationships with students.

Required skills

• Understanding of behavioural and emotional support strategies in a school setting.