Teaching Assistant - Challenging Behaviour | West Drayton Are you an experienced teaching assistant with a strong background in challenging behaviour looking to make a genuine difference in West Drayton ? Do you thrive in environments where managing challenging behaviour is key to helping young people succeed? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a rewarding role in West Drayton within a specialist setting. We are seeking a resilient and confident teaching assistant in West Drayton who has proven experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour. This role is particularly suited to individuals from backgrounds such as youth work, prison service, or support work-where handling challenging behaviour and building positive relationships is essential. Why This Role in West Drayton? Make a Real Impact: As a teaching assistant supporting pupils with challenging behaviour, you will help students re-engage with education and develop positive coping strategies in West Drayton. Specialist Setting: The school in West Drayton has a strong focus on managing challenging behaviour, with clear routines and structured support systems. Career Development: Gain valuable experience and training in managing challenging behaviour in a supportive environment in West Drayton. Consistency: Full-time hours (Monday to Friday), providing stability and routine in West Drayton. Your Role as a Teaching Assistant In this teaching assistant role in West Drayton, you will: Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils displaying challenging behaviour. Implement effective behaviour management strategies to support challenging behaviour. Build strong, trusting relationships with students who present challenging behaviour. Support emotional regulation and social development linked to challenging behaviour. Work closely with teachers and pastoral teams in West Drayton to manage challenging behaviour effectively. Help maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment for pupils with challenging behaviour. What We're Looking For We are seeking a teaching assistant in West Drayton who: Has proven experience working with children or young adults with challenging behaviour. Comes from a background such as youth work, prison service, support work, or similar roles involving challenging behaviour. Is confident managing challenging behaviour in high-pressure environments. Demonstrates resilience, patience, and emotional intelligence when dealing with challenging behaviour. Has strong communication and teamwork skills. Is passionate about supporting pupils with challenging behaviour in West Drayton. What You'll Receive Competitive daily pay (PAYE - no hidden fees). Long-term opportunity in West Drayton. Access to excellent CPD and training focused on challenging behaviour. Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant. Trial days available to ensure the right fit. Apply Now If you're ready to take the next step as a teaching assistant in West Drayton supporting pupils with challenging behaviour, we want to hear from you. Submit your CV today and start making a lasting impact in West Drayton working with challenging behaviour pupils as a Teaching Assistant - Challenging Behaviour As a specialist SEND recruiter, child safety and welfare is our number one priority. That is why we conduct thorough checks on all our candidates, and ensure that they abide by our Candidate Code of Conduct. All Candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS that is actively registered on the Update Service, or apply for one as part of the onboarding process. This is in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. For further information please see our Safer Recruitment Policy. SENDhelp is an equal opportunities employer.