Job Description

Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Brent, North West London | Full-time | Long-Term Temporary Position
Start Date: October 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary position
Pay: £100-£120 per day (PAYE)
Hours: Standard school hours

Support Young People to Succeed in Education

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school in Brent from October 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor or Learning Mentor who can build positive relationships with young people while providing consistent support for behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement. Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff, you'll play a key role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

About the School

School Benefits

  • Supportive pastoral and behaviour teams working collaboratively to meet pupil needs.
  • Inclusive approach focused on helping pupils engage positively with education.
  • Well-established systems to support behaviour, emotional wellbeing and student progress.

Role Summary

As a Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who may experience challenges relating to behaviour, emotional regulation, engagement and the demands of mainstream education.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
  • Help pupils regulate their emotions and behaviour.
  • Support classroom engagement and participation.
  • Build positive and trusting relationships with students.
  • Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff.
  • Support behaviour plans and individual support strategies.
  • Help pupils develop confidence, independence and positive routines.
  • Provide consistent support throughout the school day.
  • Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:
  • Previous experience working within a school or educational setting.
  • Experience supporting children or young people.
  • Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A calm, consistent and resilient approach.
  • The ability to establish appropriate boundaries while maintaining positive relationships.
  • A commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.
Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs, behavioural needs, ADHD, autism, social and emotional needs or emotional regulation difficulties would be advantageous.

Pay and Progression

£100-£120 per day, paid weekly via PAYE.
Rates are determined by previous school-based experience, behaviour support experience, SEND knowledge and the complexity of the support required.
The highest rate of £120 per day is typically available to candidates with substantial experience supporting pupils with SEMH, behavioural needs or emotional regulation difficulties, alongside a proven ability to implement behaviour strategies and build positive outcomes within educational settings.

Why Apply?

Role Benefits

  • Full-time opportunity within a supportive secondary school.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's educational experiences.
  • Long-term placement offering consistency and professional development.

Tradewind Recruitment Benefits

  • Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions.
  • Dedicated consultant specialising in education and SEND.
  • Access to education and SEND opportunities across North West London.
  • Ongoing support throughout your placement.

Free National College CPD Access

As a Tradewind Recruitment candidate, you'll receive free access to The National College, providing access to over 2,500 CPD courses and webinars.
Recommended courses for this role include:
  • Behaviour Management in Secondary Schools
  • Supporting Pupils with SEMH Needs
  • Safeguarding Children in Education

Required Vetting

Successful applicants will complete standard vetting checks, including:
  • A DBS on the Update Service, or be prepared to make a new application.
  • Professional references.
  • Relevant qualifications where applicable.

Why Tradewind Recruitment?

For over 20 years, Tradewind Recruitment has helped education professionals find rewarding opportunities in schools across the UK. We combine expert local knowledge, dedicated consultant support and a commitment to finding the right role for every candidate.