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Year 6 Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant (Sports Background Preferred)
Job description
We are looking for an experienced developer who is confident and proactive to support pupils who require additional guidance with behaviour, focus and emotional regulation. Although the pupils are not formally statemented, they benefit greatly from structured support, consistency and positive role models. This role is ideal for someone with a sports, coaching or mentoring background who understands how to channel energy positively and build strong, respectful relationships.
This is a supportive, inclusive and well-led primary school with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing, high expectations and positive behaviour strategies.
The school offers:
- A clear and consistent behaviour policy rooted in positive reinforcement
- Strong senior leadership who value support staff and behaviour specialists
- A collaborative team culture where staff are well supported
- A proactive approach to early intervention and emotional development
- Excellent facilities, including outdoor and sports spaces
- Easy access via the Jubilee Line, making commuting straightforward
Staff pride themselves on creating a calm, structured environment-particularly in Upper KS2-supporting pupils as they prepare for secondary school.
You will work closely with a small group of Year 6 pupils who need additional behavioural and emotional support to stay engaged and regulated throughout the school day.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing targeted behaviour support in and out of the classroom
- Supporting emotional regulation, focus and self-management
- Using sports-based approaches to build engagement, motivation and discipline
- Acting as a consistent, positive role model
- Supporting learning during lessons and unstructured times
- Helping pupils manage transitions and prepare for secondary school
- Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and pastoral team
- Promoting resilience, teamwork and positive behaviour
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience supporting pupils with behavioural or emotional needs
- A sports, coaching, mentoring or youth work background (highly desirable)
- Experience working with Upper KS2 or similar age groups
- A calm, firm and fair approach
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Confidence managing challenging behaviour positively
- A genuine commitment to pupil wellbeing and progress
- £95+ per day (PAYE only)
- Transparent pay - no umbrella companies
- Long-term opportunity in a supportive school
Why Work with SANZA Teaching Agency?
SANZA Teaching Agency is proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Top 100 Companies to Work For. We offer:
- PAYE payroll only - no umbrella companies
- Honest, competitive rates
- A dedicated consultant who understands behaviour and support roles
- Access to 30+ FREE CPD courses, including behaviour management
- Ongoing support throughout your placement
- Backing from our sister agency, Tradewind Recruitment, one of the UK's leading education recruiters
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Company information
- Company
- Tradewind Recruitment
- Location
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UK, London, North West London, Brent Cross
United Kingdom - Posted
- 7 months ago
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