Behaviour Teaching Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | NW1 7PJ |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Behaviour Teaching Assistant - SEMH Performing Arts School
Location: Islington
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £100-£120 per day, depending on experience
Contract: Long-term, full-time
Hours: 8:30am - 3:45pm
The Role
We are recruiting for a Behaviour Mentor to join a specialist SEMH performing arts school in Islington. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background or interest in music, media or the creative arts, who is passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
The successful candidate will use their creative skills and experience to engage students, build positive relationships and help them develop their confidence, behaviour and emotional well-being.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEMH needs.
Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEMH needs.
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Use music, media or creative activities to engage and motivate pupils.
Use music, media or creative activities to engage and motivate pupils.
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Support students in managing their emotions and developing positive behaviour.
Support students in managing their emotions and developing positive behaviour.
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Implement individual behaviour plans and tailored support strategies.
Implement individual behaviour plans and tailored support strategies.
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Build strong, trusting relationships with students and encourage positive engagement in learning.
Build strong, trusting relationships with students and encourage positive engagement in learning.
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Work closely with teachers and the wider pastoral team to support students' progress.
Work closely with teachers and the wider pastoral team to support students' progress.
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Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Promote a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Requirements
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Experience working with children or young people in a primary school, secondary school, PRU or alternative provision setting.
Experience working with children or young people in a primary school, secondary school, PRU or alternative provision setting.
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A background or interest in music, media, performing arts or other creative subjects.
A background or interest in music, media, performing arts or other creative subjects.
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Experience supporting students with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour.
Experience supporting students with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour.
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Strong communication, resilience and relationship-building skills.
Strong communication, resilience and relationship-building skills.
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A patient, proactive and empathetic approach.
A patient, proactive and empathetic approach.
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An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
What's on Offer?
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Long-term, full-time opportunity with potential to progress into a permanent position.
Long-term, full-time opportunity with potential to progress into a permanent position.
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The chance to combine your creative background with supporting young people.
The chance to combine your creative background with supporting young people.
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A supportive working environment within a specialist performing arts setting.
A supportive working environment within a specialist performing arts setting.
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Free lunch provided daily.
Free lunch provided daily.
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The opportunity to make a real difference to students' education and personal development.
The opportunity to make a real difference to students' education and personal development.
How to Apply
If you have a background in music, media or the creative arts and experience supporting young people with SEMH needs, I'd love to hear from you.
Please send your up-to-date CV directly to me to apply.