Behavioural Teaching Assistant Wanted

Description:

Behavioural Teaching Assistant Wanted!

Are you confident supporting children with challenging behaviours and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning?

We are working with a welcoming mainstream primary school in Walsall that is looking to appoint a dedicated Behavioural Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is calm under pressure, resilient, and passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children who may require additional behavioural and emotional support throughout the school day.

✨ The Role:
Full-time Behavioural Teaching Assistant within a mainstream primary school
Supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviours or require additional emotional regulation support
Starting September 2026
Based in Walsall

What We're Looking For:
✔️ Confidence in managing and responding to challenging behaviours in a positive and professional manner
✔️ The ability to support children who may arrive at school upset, anxious, or dysregulated
✔️ A calm, patient, and nurturing approach when helping children regulate their emotions
✔️ The ability to think quickly on your feet and adapt to changing situations throughout the school day
✔️ Strong relationship-building skills to help pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to learn
✔️ Experience working with children with SEMH, SEND, or behavioural needs is desirable

The School Offers:
✅ A supportive and experienced staff team
✅ Ongoing training and development opportunities
✅ A welcoming and inclusive school environment
✅ The opportunity to make a lasting difference in children's educational journeys

If you're passionate about supporting children through their challenges and helping them succeed both emotionally and academically, we'd love to hear from you! ✨

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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