Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant Mainstream Primary School - Croydon A welcoming mainstream primary school in Croydon is seeking a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join their team from January 2026. This is a long-term, term-time position supporting pupils who require additional help with behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning. Location: Croydon Start Date: January 2026 Contract: Long-term, term-time only Role Overview: As a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and pastoral staff to support pupils who display challenging behaviour. You will help create a calm, structured learning environment and support pupils in developing positive behaviour and social skills. Key Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support within the classroom Support pupils in managing emotions and behaviour positively Assist the class teacher in maintaining a focused and structured learning environment Implement agreed behaviour strategies consistently Build positive relationships with pupils to support engagement and progress Person Specification: Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour (school or similar setting) Calm, patient, and resilient approach Strong communication and teamwork skills Confidence working in a mainstream primary school environment If you are passionate about supporting children to succeed bo...