Affinity Partnerships are currently recruiting for a strong behaviour support worker who assists the provision of support for individual students with SEND, helping them overcome barriers to learning inside and outside of school, in order to achieve their potential. The successful candidate will work with children on a one-to-one basis or in small or large groups. Developing and using a range of strategies to manage and support pupils with challenging behaviours and act as an example of personal integrity and professionalism. Essential: Develop a 1:1 mentoring relationship with identified students. Able to work alongside teachers, Heads of House and support staff to promote the effective use of behaviour management strategies. Working directly with individuals or groups to raise self-esteem and confidence of pupils with a view to improving their personal and social skills. Monitoring progress in improving behaviour. Strong behaviour management techniques. Eligibility to...

SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Worker Location: Sutton Start Date: September 2026 Full-Time Monday - Friday All-age setting: supporting children aged 4-16 years Pay rate: 95 - 105 per day Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people who need it most in Sutton? We are an SEMH/EBD specialist SEN school in Sutton seeking resilient, empathetic, and committed individuals to join our team. This role is ideal for people who understand the realities many of our students face and can build strong, trusting relationships that support positive change. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in: Mentoring or youth work Counselling or therapeutic support Supporting children with challenging behaviour Working with Looked After Children (LAC) Supporting young people vulnerable to gang involvement or exploitation Working with children affected by drug-related environments or poverty Trauma-informed...

SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Worker Location: Islington Start Date: September 2026 Full-Time Monday - Friday All-age setting: supporting children aged 4-16 years Pay rate: 95 - 105 per day Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people who need it most in Islington? We are an SEMH/EBD specialist SEN school in Islington seeking resilient, empathetic, and committed individuals to join our team. This role is ideal for people who understand the realities many of our students face and can build strong, trusting relationships that support positive change. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in: Mentoring or youth work Counselling or therapeutic support Supporting children with challenging behaviour Working with Looked After Children (LAC) Supporting young people vulnerable to gang involvement or exploitation Working with children affected by drug-related environments or poverty...

SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Worker Location: Croydon Start Date: September 2026 Full-Time Monday - Friday All-age setting: supporting children aged 4-16 years Pay rate: 95 - 105 per day Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people who need it most in Croydon? We are an SEMH/EBD specialist SEN school in Croydon seeking resilient, empathetic, and committed individuals to join our team. This role is ideal for people who understand the realities many of our students face and can build strong, trusting relationships that support positive change. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in: Mentoring or youth work Counselling or therapeutic support Supporting children with challenging behaviour Working with Looked After Children (LAC) Supporting young people vulnerable to gang involvement or exploitation Working with children affected by drug-related environments or poverty Trauma-informed...

SEMH Teaching Assistant - ASAP Start - Sutton Area Experienced SEMH Teaching Assistants Wanted Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Support Worker, Youth Worker or Support Worker with a strong background supporting young people with SEMH and challenging behaviour ? We are seeking a resilient, confident and emotionally intelligent SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in the Sutton area, starting ASAP . This is not a typical classroom TA role. The school supports young people with complex Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, including pupils who may experience challenging behaviour, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, trauma and difficulties engaging with education . You will need to be calm and consistent under pressure, confident managing challenging situations, and able to build strong relationships with young people while maintaining clear and appropriate boundaries. About the Role As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will:...

Cover Supervisors Secondary Schools in Ealing Location: Ealing, London Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible hours About the Role: Are you a youth worker, sports coach, or behaviour mentor looking to make a meaningful impact in schools? Ealing secondary schools are seeking motivated and dynamic Cover Supervisors to support teaching staff by supervising classes across a range of subjects when teachers are absent. This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with experience working with young people to bring their skills into the classroom, help maintain positive learning environments, and support students behaviour and engagement. Key Responsibilities: Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring safety, discipline, and engagement. Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials or activities provided by teaching staff. Support students with behavioural and learning needs to ensure inclusion and positive...

Cover Supervisors Secondary Schools in Hillingdon Location: Hillingdon, London Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible hours About the Role: Are you a youth worker, sports coach, or behaviour mentor looking to make a meaningful impact in schools? Hillingdon secondary schools are seeking motivated and dynamic Cover Supervisors to support teaching staff by supervising classes across a range of subjects when teachers are absent. This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with experience working with young people to bring their skills into the classroom, help maintain positive learning environments, and support students behaviour and engagement. Key Responsibilities: Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring safety, discipline, and engagement. Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials or activities provided by teaching staff. Support students with behavioural and learning needs to ensure inclusion and...

Cover Supervisors Secondary Schools in Hounslow Location: Hounslow, London Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible hours About the Role: Are you a youth worker, sports coach, or behaviour mentor looking to make a meaningful impact in schools? Hounslow secondary schools are seeking motivated and dynamic Cover Supervisors to support teaching staff by supervising classes across a range of subjects when teachers are absent. This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with experience working with young people to bring their skills into the classroom, help maintain positive learning environments, and support students behaviour and engagement. Key Responsibilities: Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring safety, discipline, and engagement. Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials or activities provided by teaching staff. Support students with behavioural and learning needs to ensure inclusion and positive...

Cover Supervisors Secondary Schools in Brent Location: Brent, London Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible hours About the Role: Are you a youth worker, sports coach, or behaviour mentor looking to make a meaningful impact in schools? Brent secondary schools are seeking motivated and dynamic Cover Supervisors to support teaching staff by supervising classes across a range of subjects when teachers are absent. This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with experience working with young people to bring their skills into the classroom, help maintain positive learning environments, and support students behaviour and engagement. Key Responsibilities: Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring safety, discipline, and engagement. Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials or activities provided by teaching staff. Support students with behavioural and learning needs to ensure inclusion and positive...

Cover Supervisors Secondary Schools in Harrow Location: Harrow, London Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible hours About the Role: Are you a youth worker, sports coach, or behaviour mentor looking to make a meaningful impact in schools? Harrow secondary schools are seeking motivated and dynamic Cover Supervisors to support teaching staff by supervising classes across a range of subjects when teachers are absent. This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with experience working with young people to bring their skills into the classroom, help maintain positive learning environments, and support students behaviour and engagement. Key Responsibilities: Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring safety, discipline, and engagement. Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials or activities provided by teaching staff. Support students with behavioural and learning needs to ensure inclusion and positive...

Mental Health Support - Barking and Dagenham Mental Health Support in School required SEMH School in Barking FULL TIME and long term opportunity Mental Health Support - Barking and Dagenham Are you an experienced Mental Health Support Worker, Behaviour TA or SEMH experienced LSA who is looking for a new opportunity? Are you passionate about making a difference in and working with children with emotional needs, mental health and trauma? The School Reeson Education is currently recruiting for a specialist setting. The provision provides quality education for children with complex backgrounds, mental health issues and sometimes challenging behaviour. Pupils have mental health needs including Anxiety, Depression, Self harm, Autism, AHDH, ODD and Schizophrenia. They require a strong and resilient support worker who will be patient, caring, understanding, firm and fair. Person Specification Previous experience of supporting students with SEN, mental health...

Cover Supervisors Secondary Schools in Greenwich Location: Ealing, London Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible hours About the Role: Are you a youth worker, sports coach, or behaviour mentor looking to make a meaningful impact in schools? Ealing secondary schools are seeking motivated and dynamic Cover Supervisors to support teaching staff by supervising classes across a range of subjects when teachers are absent. This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with experience working with young people to bring their skills into the classroom, help maintain positive learning environments, and support students behaviour and engagement. Key Responsibilities: Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring safety, discipline, and engagement. Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials or activities provided by teaching staff. Support students with behavioural and learning needs to ensure inclusion and positive...

Team: Night Shelters Location: On-site at Glass Door Night shelter venues in the boroughs of Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham or Wandsworth Duration: 21 November 2026 to 22 March 2027 Reporting to: Service Manager - Night Shelters Shifts available: 7:00pm to 7:15am 9:45pm to 8:15am (driver) Pay: £15 per hour Job Purpose As an Overnight Homeless Shelter Worker, you'll be part of a small, professional team running Glass Door's night shelters between November and March. Working alongside at least one other staff member, you'll be awake and engaged throughout the night, supporting up to 35 guests who are experiencing homelessness. Your role is about creating a safe, calm, and welcoming space where guests can rest, feel respected, and be treated with dignity. You'll build trust through friendly conversation, keep an eye on everyone's wellbeing with regular checks, and step in when problems arise - from offering reassurance to someone in...

Mental Health Support - Islington Mental Health Support in School required SEMH School in Islington FULL TIME and long term opportunity Mental Health Support - Islington Are you an experienced Mental Health Support Worker, Behaviour TA or SEMH experienced LSA who is looking for a new opportunity? Are you passionate about making a difference in and working with children with emotional needs, mental health and trauma? The School Reeson Education is currently recruiting for a specialist setting. The provision provides quality education for children with complex backgrounds, mental health issues and sometimes challenging behaviour. Pupils have mental health needs including Anxiety, Depression, Self harm, Autism, AHDH, ODD and Schizophrenia. They require a strong and resilient support worker who will be patient, caring, understanding, firm and fair. Person Specification Previous experience of supporting students with SEN, mental health and/or challenging...

Job Title: Care Assistant Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £28,860 per annum (pro rata) Working Hours: 30 Hours per week Working Pattern: Monday-Sunday shift rotation including bank holidays and weekends Location: Linden Court, London If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates. The difference you will make as a Care Assistant You will provide assistance to residents in need...

Youth Workers, Sports Coaches, Support Workers Ealing Location: Ealing, London Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible hours About the Role: Are you a youth worker, sports coach, or behaviour mentor looking to make a meaningful impact in schools? This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with experience working with young people to bring their skills into the classroom, help maintain positive learning environments, and support students behaviour and engagement. Key Responsibilities: Support students with behavioural and learning needs to ensure inclusion and positive outcomes. Act as a positive role model, fostering respect and teamwork in the classroom. Maintain accurate records of student attendance and behaviour incidents. Communicate effectively with teaching staff and school leadership about any issues or successes during cover lessons. Person Specification: Experience working with children or young...

Reception Teaching Assistant 1:1 SEN Support Location: Barnet, London Salary: £93 £100 per day Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary Start date: Immediate Are you an energetic Reception Teaching Assistant with strong EYFS experience and an understanding of sensory regulation? A welcoming primary school in Barnet is seeking a confident practitioner to support a Reception pupil displaying traits associated with ASD and ADHD. The pupil is active, sociable and enjoys adult interaction. He needs a consistent adult who can build a positive relationship while supporting his communication, sensory and emotional-regulation needs. The Role As a Reception Teaching Assistant, you will: • Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day • Recognise triggers and early signs of dysregulation • Use visuals, two-option choices and Now/Next strategies • Support speech and communication difficulties • Redirect sensory-seeking behaviour safely and positively...

Nursery Teaching Assistant (1:1 Autism Support) Barnet, North London September 2026 Start Location: Barnet, London Salary: £93 £105 per day Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: October 2026 Salary is based on experience and qualifications. Higher rates apply to candidates with significant experience and/or relevant training. Pay is set in line with school requirements and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable. Are you an experienced Nursery Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to provide 1:1 support for a nursery-aged child with autism within a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Barnet. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference during a child's crucial early years of education, helping them develop confidence, communication skills, and independence within a nurturing learning environment....

SEN Teaching Assistant Autism Support (Rotational Role) Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a strong background in autism support? This welcoming, forward-thinking non-denominational three-form entry community school in Barnet is seeking a calm, knowledgeable and confident SEN / Autism Support Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This is a school where inclusion is central to everyday practice. Autism is a significant and well-understood part of the school s SEN provision, and staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils feel supported, understood and able to succeed. The school is housed in a fantastic modern building, offering a spacious, well-resourced and fully accessible learning environment. The grounds are equally impressive, with beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces that enhance learning, play and wellbeing. An on-site resourced provision for pupils with physical disabilities and a pre-school assessment centre for children...

SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 ASD Support) Year 2 Location: Barnet, North London Pay: £93 £105 per day Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary Start Date: October 202 Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable. Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)? A welcoming primary school in Barnet is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for two Year 2 pupils with autism. This split role involves supporting one pupil in the morning and another in the afternoon. Both pupils are verbal, academically able, and eager to learn but require tailored support to manage emotions, access learning, and thrive within a mainstream classroom environment. The afternoon pupil...