Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Job description

Behaviour Teaching Assistant - Lewisham - £95-£115 per day - Full Time - ASAP Start - Primary School

Behaviour Teaching Assistant required for a primary school in Lewisham.

Behaviour Teaching Assistant required to provide 1:1 support to a child with ADHD, focusing on emotional regulation, engagement and positive behaviour.

Behaviour Teaching Assistant required to support the child through regulation sessions outside the classroom.

Experience supporting children with ADHD, emotional regulation and behavioural needs is highly desirable.

Are you looking for a Behaviour Teaching Assistant role?

Do you have experience supporting children with ADHD and helping them manage their emotions and behaviour?

Would you enjoy using sports and physical activities to build a positive relationship with a child and support their emotional regulation?

If you answered YES, then this Behaviour Teaching Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The Position - Behaviour Teaching Assistant

A welcoming primary school in Lewisham is seeking a dedicated, patient and proactive Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join their team ASAP. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or SEN Teaching Assistant to provide tailored one-to-one support to a child with ADHD.The successful candidate will have a good understanding of ADHD, emotional regulation and behavioural support, with the ability to adapt their approach to meet the child's individual needs.

You will support the child both inside and outside the classroom, delivering regulation sessions away from the classroom environment to help them manage their emotions, refocus and re-engage with learning. The child has a strong interest in sports, so the ideal candidate will be someone who can use this interest to build a trusting relationship and encourage positive engagement.

Using sports-based activities, movement breaks and structured physical activities, you will help the child develop self-regulation skills, build confidence and manage challenging moments throughout the school day. You should be calm, consistent and approachable, with the patience and resilience needed to establish clear boundaries while maintaining a positive and supportive relationship. The role will involve recognising tr...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2026

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