Job Description
Secondary Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Focus - Islington
Full Time | Term Time Only | ASAP StartUp to £450 Take-Home per Week | Long Term Role (Temp to Perm)
Long Term Futures are recruiting a confident and proactive Secondary Teaching Assistant with a strong behaviour focus to join a secondary school in Islington.
This long-term, temp-to-perm opportunity is ideal for someone experienced in supporting students with behavioural needs and who can provide consistent guidance, structure and positive role modelling across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
You will work closely with pastoral teams and teaching staff to help students remain engaged in lessons, regulate behaviour and achieve their academic potential.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support across KS3 and KS4
* Support students in lessons and during unstructured times
* Implement behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
* Work closely with SEN and pastoral teams
* Promote positive routines, resilience and engagement
* Support classroom teachers with maintaining a focused learning environment
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* Experience supporting students with behavioural or SEMH needs
* Confidence working in a secondary school environment
* A calm, consistent and resilient approach
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management strategies
* Background in mentoring, youth work, SEN or pastoral roles (desirable)
Location & Transport - Islington, North London
* Accessible via Highbury & Islington (Victoria Line & Overground)
* Close to Angel (Northern Line)
* Excellent bus routes including: 4, 19, 30, 43, 271, 341
* Strong links into Central London
Why Work with Long Term Futures
* Weekly pay - up to £450 take-home per week
* Long-term temp-to-perm opportunity
* Free CPD including behaviour management, de-escalation and safeguarding
* No day-to-day supply - long-term placements only
* Progression opportunities into Behaviour Mentor, Pastoral Lead or Inclusion roles
* Dedicated consultant support from secondary and SEND specialists
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in an Islington secondary school, apply today with Long Term Futures.
Secondary Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Support, SEMH, KS3, KS4, Islington
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Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.