Behaviour Focused Teaching Assistant

Job description

Overview

Reference
SN-BEAVIOURTA-BURNHM

Salary
£32,916 - £51,048/annum

Job Location
United Kingdom -England -South East England -Buckinghamshire -Burnham

Job Type
Contract

Posted
18 September 2026

Closing date
05 Oct 2026 22:59

Behaviour Focused Teaching Assistant

Location: Burnham

Salary: MPS / UPS

Contract: Full-time

Start Date: October 2026

Application Closing Date: 5th October 2026

Are you a calm, patient, and dedicated Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting positive behaviour and student development? We are seeking a committed Behaviour-Focused Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school, where you'll play a key role in helping students manage their behaviour, build confidence, and engage positively with their learning. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people who may require additional behavioural and emotional support.

Key Responsibilities

• Use appropriate behaviour management strategies to encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Support students in developing emotional regulation, resilience, confidence, independence, and social skills.
• Identify potential triggers and behaviours of concern, using appropriate strategies to help students manage difficult situations.
• Work with students across a range of abilities and needs, adapting support to meet individual requirements where appropriate.
• Support students who may have SEND, SEMH, or additional behavioural needs.
• Encourage students to engage positively with their learning and develop positive attitudes towards school.
• Monitor and provide feedback on students' behaviour, progress, engagement, and wellbeing, communicating concerns to relevant staff.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, parents, and the wider school team to support individual students.
• Implement agreed behaviour support plans, individual strategies, and school policies consistently.
• Support students during lessons, break times, lunchtimes, school activities, and other situations where behavioural support may be required.
• Assist with classroom preparation, learning resources, and activities that promote positive engagement.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.

Requirements

• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development, behaviour, and wellbeing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive, trusting, and respectful relationships with students.
• Strong behaviour management skills and an understanding of positive behaviour strategies.
• Strong observational and organisational skills, with the ability to identify and respond to individual needs.
• A proactive, flexible, and adaptable approach to supporting students and staff.
• A commitment to inclusion and helping all students achieve positive outcomes.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• A current enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Why Apply?

• Full-time opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive school.
• A rewarding role supporting pupils' educational experience.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £150 collectively.

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please contact Saba on01494 840 527, or apply below.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.