Permanent Primary Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Permanent Primary Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Permanent Primary Behaviour Teaching Assistant
Location: Bexley
Salary: £25,000+ (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a committed and skilled permanent Primary Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join our primary school team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience supporting children with behavioural needs or SEMH challenges. ABA tutors, SEN specialists, and staff from PRU schools are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Role:
As a permanent Primary Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you will work with children across EYFS to KS2, supporting them in both the classroom and Additional Resource Provision. You will play a vital role in helping children access learning, develop positive behaviour, and regulate their emotions.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting children with SEMH or behavioural needs using a calm, firm but fair approach

• Employing de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviour effectively

• Implementing emotional regulation strategies, movement breaks, and sensory interventions

• Encouraging social skills and promoting positive behaviour consistently

• Collaborating with teachers, support staff, and families to provide structured and consistent support

• Observing and recording progress to inform interventions and individual plans

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience working with children with SEMH, behavioural needs, or similar challenges

• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques

• Ability to support emotional regulation, sensory processing, and movement breaks

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset

• Patience, empathy, and resilience, with the ability to maintain a calm, firm but fair approach

• Previous experience as an ABA tutor, SEN/PRU worker, or in a related role is highly desirable

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and inclusive school community

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional needs

• Full-time, permanent role with a competitive salary of £25,000+ depending on experience

If you are passionate about helping children flourish and have the skills to succeed in this role, apply today to become our permanent Primary Behaviour Teaching Assistant.

To apply for this Primary Behaviour Teaching Assistant role, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Primary Behaviour Teaching Assistant role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment for this Primary Behaviour Teaching Assistant role. As a Primary Behaviour Teaching Assistant role, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Primary Behaviour Teaching Assistant role candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Primary Behaviour Teaching Assistant role post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Primary Behaviour Teaching Assistant role opportunity by sending your CV to Chloe at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Primary Behaviour Teaching Assistant role within 48 hours.

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Primary Behaviour Teaching Assistant