Job Description

Job Title Behavioural Teaching Assistant (Grade 2)


Salary 24604.37


Hours Term time only



Location Kisharon Noe School (NW4 1TP)



Closing Date 30th January 2026

Purpose of the Post

Working under the guidance of the therapeutic team and senior staff, the role of the behaviour Teaching Assistant is to play an important role in supporting and leading the academic and personal development of children both in and out of the classroom.



This role can involve working 1:1 with individuals who are struggling to manage their behaviour, as well as working alongside staff members to develop their practice, training others and implementing agreed programmes of work. Teaching Assistants at this level will use their detailed and specialist knowledge to assist the teacher and support other members of staff.

Key Areas

Support for Pupils

Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs Attend to pupils' personal needs including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning Use specialist knowledge and experience to support pupils to learn in line with their individual learning plans or targets Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress, achievement, behaviour and attendance Encourage pupils to interact and work cooperatively and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance Develop 1:1 mentoring relationships with pupils and provide appropriate support at times of crisis

Support for the Teacher

Work with the teacher to establish a purposeful orderly and productive learning environment Work with the teacher and other staff in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lesson plans and resources as appropriate Monitor, evaluate and evidence pupils' progress and provide accurate information and analysis when required Undertake the marking of work Promote and maintain health and safety through the pro-active management of pupil behaviour dealing promptly with incidents and issues in line with school policies Establish constructive relationships with parents and carers, exchanging information sensitively and effectively in a range of matters including progress, behaviour and attendance Liaise with other professionals and services as appropriate Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate when required Provide general administrative support and assist with the development of a range of plans and monitoring systems

Support for the Curriculum

Support pupils to access the curriculum including, in particular, reading and ICT Implement agreed learning activities and programmes according to pupils' needs Determine the need for, prepare and maintain equipment and resources Monitor and arrange orderly and secure storage as supplied Operate and maintain everyday equipment in accordance with instructions, undertaking simple repairs and reporting damage

Support for the School

Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other professionals to support the progress of pupils Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others Attend and participate in relevant meetings and training as required Assist with the supervision of pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required Supervise pupils at lunch and break times Be responsible for maintaining and updating records, information and data in line with school policies

About you

Relevant experience in a school or similar setting. Experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs and/or social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Experience of effectively and positively managing a class and leading learning with groups of pupils, using appropriate strategies to enable them to settle to learn. Experience of using restorative practices.

How to apply

Please apply online today with your CV via the "Apply now" link below.



Please Note: We reserve the right depending on the number of applications received, to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date.

Early applications are therefore encouraged.

We cannot offer Certificate of Sponsorship at this time, all applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to work in the UK as part of the recruitment process.



This post is subject to an Enhance Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.