Behaviour Teaching Assistant - Drama/Creative Media Background

Job description

OverviewBehaviour Teaching Assistant (Drama / Creative Media Background)Islington117-120 per day • Full-Time • Term-Time Only • Long-Term

In the right environment, creativity can change everything.

We are working closely with a school where students express themselves through drama, film, digital media, and performance but sometimes, when emotions are harder to process, that expression comes out as behaviour.

We are working with a forward-thinking secondary school in Islington looking for a full-time Behaviour Teaching Assistant with a background in Drama or Creative Media . Someone who understands expression, presence, and emotional awareness and can use those skills to support students who need it most.

This role would suit someone who is naturally calm, emotionally intelligent, and consistent, someone who can read a room, build trust, and help students regulate and re-engage.

Responsibilities

Supporting students 1:1 and in small groups who experience behavioural or emotional challenges

Using drama, performance, or creative media as tools for expression and engagement

Acting as a calm, grounded presence during moments of heightened emotion

Helping students reflect, reset, and return to learning

Supporting lessons, workshops, and creative activities across the school

Working closely with pastoral teams, SENCOs, and teaching staff

Encouraging confidence, self-expression, and positive decision-making

Recognising progress, even the small wins that matter most

Qualifications

Has a background in Drama, Performing Arts, or Creative Media (film, photography, content creation, etc.)

Stays calm under pressure and understands that behaviour is often communication

Has experience in youth work, mentoring, SEN, SEMH or similar settings (helpful, not essential)

Can build strong relationships while maintaining clear boundaries

Brings energy, creativity and emotional awareness into their work

Wants to make a genuine, lasting difference in a school setting

This isn't a role about control, it's about connection, consistency, and creativity . It's about helping students feel understood, giving them tools to express themselves, and guiding them back into learning in a way that works for them.

If this sounds like the kind of role you'd thrive in, we'd love to hear from you.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English