Behaviour Support Specialist Teaching Assistant

Location: Waterloo (L22)
Start Date: 23rd February 2026
Contract: Temp to perm
Pay Rate: £13.75 - £15.66 per hour (depending on experience)

Do you have a passion for helping children flourish and reach their full potential? We’re looking for a Behaviour Support Specialist Teaching Assistant to join a warm, inclusive primary school in Waterloo. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pupils who need extra guidance, encouragement, and emotional support.

What you’ll be doing:

Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with behavioural and emotional needs, helping them feel safe and understood.
Build strong, positive relationships that foster trust and confidence, creating a nurturing environment where every child feels valued.
Work closely with teachers and the SENCO team to implement tailored strategies that promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
Encourage resilience and self-esteem, supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom to develop essential life skills.
Monitor progress and celebrate achievements, ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.

What we’re looking for:

Experience in behaviour support or SEN is desirable, but not essential – a caring, patient, and proactive attitude is key.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
A genuine passion for making a positive impact in children’s lives.
An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

Why join us?

Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
Competitive pay and access to ongoing professional development and training.
A supportive school community where your contribution truly matters.
The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children who need you most.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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