Behaviour support assistant

Mainstream Primary School - Croydon

A welcoming mainstream primary school in Croydon is seeking a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join their team from January 2026. This is a long-term, term-time position supporting pupils who require additional help with behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning.

Location: Croydon
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Long-term, term-time only

As a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and pastoral staff to support pupils who display challenging behaviour. You will help create a calm, structured learning environment and support pupils in developing positive behaviour and social skills.

• Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support within the classroom

• Support pupils in managing emotions and behaviour positively

• Assist the class teacher in maintaining a focused and structured learning environment

• Implement agreed behaviour strategies consistently

• Build positive relationships with pupils to support engagement and progress

• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour (school or similar setting)

• Calm, patient, and resilient approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Confidence working in a mainstream primary school environment

If you are passionate about supporting children to succeed both academically and emotionally, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Academics by submitting your CV.