KS2 Teaching Assistant & Behaviour Mentor - Year 6 Focus (Aspiring Teachers Welcome!)
Position: Full-time | Start Date: September 2025
Role Type: Year 6 TA with Behaviour Support focus | Advertised by SANZA Teaching Agency
Are you passionate about behaviour support and developing your career in education?
An outstanding and supportive school in Harrow, close to Kenton, is looking for a motivated, empathetic, and proactive Teaching Assistant to support a dynamic Year 6 class. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to train as a teacher in the future and wants to build hands-on experience in behaviour management, classroom practice, and intervention support.
About the School
This large, inclusive primary school is a beacon of creativity and excellence, known across Harrow for its pupil-centred philosophy, outstanding arts and enrichment programmes, and highly supportive staff culture. The school prides itself on nurturing every child's social, emotional, and academic growth, with a strong focus on mental wellbeing, restorative behaviour practices, and community involvement.
Staff are well supported with CPD, internal progression routes, and mentoring.
The Role - TA & Behaviour Mentor (Year 6)
This exciting role combines general Year 6 classroom support with targeted behaviour mentoring for pupils needing extra guidance, particularly as they prepare for the transition to secondary school.
You'll be:
1. Supporting individuals and small groups with learning and behaviour strategies
2. Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and pastoral team
3. Implementing behaviour plans and promoting emotional literacy through daily interventions
4. Helping pupils manage challenges and grow in confidence
The Ideal Candidate
5. A calm, compassionate, and enthusiastic TA or aspiring teacher
6. Experience working with KS2-aged children, particularly those with SEMH or behaviour needs
7. Understanding of positive behaviour management and trauma-informed practice
8. A team player with excellent communication and emotional intelligence