Tradewind Recruitment
Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant – Waltham Forest
Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant
Waltham Forest | Full-Time | September 2026
Are you experienced in supporting young people who require additional behavioural and pastoral support?
Tradewind Recruitment is working with secondary schools across Waltham Forest seeking confident and resilient Behaviour Support Teaching Assistants to join their teams.
The Role
You will work closely with students who may face behavioural, emotional, or social challenges, helping them remain engaged in education and achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
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Supporting students both in and out of lessons
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Building positive relationships and acting as a trusted adult
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Implementing behaviour support strategies
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Assisting with de-escalation and conflict resolution
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Monitoring attendance, engagement, and wellbeing
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Supporting reintegration into mainstream learning
The Ideal Candidate
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Experience working with secondary-aged students
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Strong behaviour management and communication skills
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Ability to remain calm under pressure
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Passion for supporting vulnerable young people
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Experience within education, youth work, mentoring, or pastoral support
Benefits
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Long-term opportunities with potential for permanent contracts
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Supportive pastoral teams and leadership
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Valuable experience within secondary education
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Opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' lives
If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, apply today.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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