Teaching Assistant (Behaviour Focus) - Secondary School - Hackney
Full Time | Term Time Only | November/December 2025 Start
Up to £115 per day | Long Term Role (Temp to Perm)
Long Term Futures are working with a large, inclusive secondary school with a Sixth Form in Hackney to recruit a Teaching Assistant with a focus on behaviour support.
The school is seeking a dynamic and proactive individual - ideally with a sporting or coaching background - who is passionate about engaging young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their career in education, with clear opportunities to progress into pastoral, mentoring, or behavioural lead roles.
You will work across Key Stages 3 and 4, supporting students in lessons, during unstructured times, and through behaviour-focused interventions.
Key Responsibilities:
Support students with SEMH or behavioural needs in and out of class
Assist with behaviour management, de-escalation, and engagement strategies
Build strong, consistent relationships with targeted pupils
Deliver mentoring programmes and sports-based interventions where appropriate
Work closely with Heads of Year, pastoral leads and teaching staff
Contribute to tracking student progress and behaviour plansIdeal Candidate Will Have:
A background in sport, youth work, coaching or mentoring
Experience working with secondary-aged students
A calm, confident and resilient approach
Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to inclusion
Interest in progressing within education and pastoral supportLocation and Transport - Hackney, East London
Accessible via Hackney Central, Homerton, and Dalston Kingsland stations
Bus routes include: 30, 38, 55, 106, 254
Staff parking availableWhy Work with Long Term Futures
Weekly pay - up to £115 per day
Free CPD in behaviour management, SEMH strategies and safeguarding
Long-term and temp to perm placements only - no daily supply
Clear progression into pastoral care, behaviour mentor or PE support roles
Ongoing consultant support tailored to career developmentIf you're ready to take the next step in your education journey and support students who need it most, apply today with Long Term Futures.
Behaviour TA, Teaching Assistant, Sports Coach, Youth Mentor, SEMH, Hackney, Secondary School
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