Behaviour Focused Teaching Assistant in Burnham

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.