Behaviour Specialist

Year 6 Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant (Sports Background Preferred)

Location: Brent, North West London (Excellent Jubilee Line Access)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: 100+ per day (PAYE only)
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only

SANZA Teaching Agency are working with a high-performing and well-respected Primary School in Brent who are looking to appoint a confident and proactive Year 6 Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant to support pupils who require additional guidance with behaviour, focus and emotional regulation.

Although the pupils are not formally statemented
, they benefit greatly from structured support, consistency and positive role models. This role is ideal for someone with a sports, coaching or mentoring background who understands how to channel energy positively and build strong, respectful relationships.

This is a supportive, inclusive and well-led primary school with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing, high expectations and positive behaviour strategies.

The school offers:

• A clear and consistent behaviour policy rooted in positive reinforcement
• Strong senior leadership who value support staff and behaviour specialists
• A collaborative team culture where staff are well supported
• A proactive approach to early intervention and emotional development
• Excellent facilities, including outdoor and sports spaces
• Easy access via the Jubilee Line
  , making commuting straightforward

Staff pride themselves on creating a calm, structured environment-particularly in Upper KS2-supporting pupils as they prepare for secondary school.

You will work closely with a small group of Year 6 pupils who need additional behavioural and emotional support to stay engaged and regulated throughout the school day.

• Providing targeted behaviour support in and out of the classroom
• Supporting emotional regulation, focus and self-management
• Using sports-based approaches to build engagement, motivation and discipline
• Acting as a consistent, positive role model
• Supporting learning during lessons and unstructured times
• Helping pupils manage transitions and prepare for secondary school
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and pastoral team
• Promoting resilience, teamwork and positive behaviour

• Experience supporting pupils with behavioural or emotional needs
• A sports, coaching, mentoring or youth work background (highly desirable)
• Experience working with Upper KS2 or similar age groups
• A calm, firm and fair approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour positively
• A genuine commitment to pupil wellbeing and progress

• 95+ per day (PAYE only)
• Transparent pay
  - no umbrella companies
• Long-term opportunity in a supportive school