Job Description

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

Pay and Progression

Pay for these opportunities ranges from £95 to £120 per day, depending on experience, qualifications and assignment requirements.
The highest available rate of £120 per day would typically be offered to candidates with substantial behaviour support experience, specialist SEMH or SEND knowledge, experience working within alternative provisions and a proven ability to deliver successful behaviour interventions independently.

Why Apply?

School Benefits

  • Opportunities across a range of alternative provisions and specialist settings
  • Supportive teams committed to student success and wellbeing
  • Access to specialist training and development opportunities

Role Benefits

  • Make a genuine difference to the lives of young people
  • Develop specialist behaviour and pastoral support skills
  • Gain valuable experience within alternative provision and inclusion settings

Tradewind Recruitment Benefits

  • Competitive weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions
  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placements
  • Access to a wide range of daily supply, long-term and permanent opportunities

Free National College CPD Access

As a Tradewind Recruitment candidate, you'll receive free access to The National College.
Recommended courses include:
  • Behaviour Management in Schools
  • Supporting Students with SEMH Needs
  • Safeguarding Children in Education

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 schools

Why Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies and is committed to matching talented education professionals with rewarding opportunities in schools across the country.
Call Tradewind Recruitment today and discover why thousands of educators have trusted us for over 20 years to help them find the right opportunities, in the right schools, with the support they deserve.