Details:
- Salary: £100 - 120 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: London
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant - Waltham Forest
Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant
Waltham Forest | Full-Time | September 2026
Are you experienced in supporting young people who require additional behavioural and pastoral support?
Tradewind Recruitment is working with secondary schools across Waltham Forest seeking confident and resilient Behaviour Support Teaching Assistants to join their teams.
The Role
You will work closely with students who may face behavioural, emotional, or social challenges, helping them remain engaged in education and achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting students both in and out of lessons
Building positive relationships and acting as a trusted adult
Implementing behaviour support strategies
Assisting with de-escalation and conflict resolution
Monitoring attendance, engagement, and wellbeing
Supporting reintegration into mainstream learning
The Ideal Candidate
Experience working with secondary-aged students
Strong behaviour management and communication skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Passion for supporting vulnerable young people
Experience within education, youth work, mentoring, or pastoral support
Benefits
Long-term opportunities with potential for permanent contracts
Supportive pastoral teams and leadership
Valuable experience within secondary education
Opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' lives
If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, apply today