Behaviour Teaching Assistant

AP Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Location: Hammersmith & Surrounding Areas, West London
Position: AP Behaviour Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-Time, Part-Time, Long-Term Temporary and Daily Supply Opportunities Available
Pay: £95-£120 per day, dependent on experience, qualifications and assignment requirements, paid weekly via PAYE
Start Date: ASAP

AP Behaviour Teaching Assistant Opportunity

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting dedicated and resilient AP Behaviour Teaching Assistants to support alternative provision settings, specialist schools and inclusion units across Hammersmith and surrounding areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs. You'll play a key role in helping students engage with education, develop positive behaviours and achieve their potential in a supportive learning environment.

About the Schools

Tradewind Recruitment works with a range of alternative provisions and specialist settings that provide targeted support to students requiring additional behavioural and emotional guidance.

School Highlights

Supportive and experienced pastoral and inclusion teams
Specialist environments focused on positive behaviour and engagement
Opportunities to work with pupils making significant educational progress

The Role

As an AP Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students who require additional behavioural, emotional or social support to access learning successfully.

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one and small-group behavioural support
Help students access learning and engage positively in lessons
Implement behaviour support strategies and intervention plans
Build positive and professional relationships with students
Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour choices
Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams and SEND staff
Promote attendance, engagement and wellbeing
Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

Passion for supporting children and young people
Strong communication and behaviour management skills
Calm, patient and proactive approach
Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
Flexible and resilient attitude
Right to work in the UK

Desirable Requirements

Previous experience working with pupils with behavioural needs
Experience supporting students within alternative provision, SEND or mainstream settings
Knowledge of SEMH, ADHD, ASD or behaviour intervention strategies
Relevant education, youth work or SEND qualifications

Required Vetting

Successful applicants will be required to:

Hold a DBS on the Update Service or be willing to make a new application
Provide professional references covering recent employment
Provide evidence of relevant qualifications where applicable
Provide proof of the right to work in the UK
Complete all safeguarding and compliance checks required for working in school