Year 6 Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant (Sports Background Preferred)\n Location: Brent, North West London (Excellent Jubilee Line Access)\n Start Date: ASAP\n Salary: £95+ per day (PAYE only)\n Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only\n\nSANZA Teaching Agency are working with a high-performing and well-respected Primary School in Brent who are looking to appoint a confident and proactive Year 6 Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant to support pupils who require additional guidance with behaviour, focus and emotional regulation.\n\nAlthough the pupils are not formally statemented, they benefit greatly from structured support, consistency and positive role models. This role is ideal for someone with a sports, coaching or mentoring background who understands how to channel energy positively and build strong, respectful relationships.\n\nAbout the School\n\nThis is a supportive, inclusive and well-led primary school with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing, high expectations and positive behaviour strategies.\n\nThe school offers:\n\nA clear and consistent behaviour policy rooted in positive reinforcement\nStrong senior leadership who value support staff and behaviour specialists\nA collaborative team culture where staff are well supported\nA proactive approach to early intervention and emotional development\nExcellent facilities, including outdoor and sports spaces\nEasy access via the Jubilee Line, making commuting straightforwardStaff pride themselves on creating a calm, structured environment-particularly in Upper KS2-supporting pupils as they prepare for secondary school.\n\nAbout the Role - Year 6 Behaviour Specialist TA\n\nYou will work closely with a small group of Year 6 pupils who need additional behavioural and emotional support to stay engaged and regulated throughout the school day.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\n\nProviding targeted behaviour support in and out of the classroom\nSupporting emotional regulation, focus and self-management\nUsing sports-based approaches to build engagement, motivation and discipline\nActing as a consistent, positive role model\nSupporting learning during lessons and unstructured times\nHelping pupils manage transitions and prepare for secondary school\nWorking closely with the class teacher, SENCO and pastoral team\nPromoting resilience, teamwork and positive behaviourThe Ideal Candidate Will Have:\n\nExperience supporting pupils with behavioural or emotional needs\nA sports, coaching, mentoring or youth work background (highly desirable)\nExperience working with Upper KS2 or similar age groups\nA calm, firm and fair approach\nStrong communication and relationship-building skills\nConfidence managing challenging behaviour positively\nA genuine commitment to pupil wellbeing and progressPay & Benefits\n\n£95+ per day (PAYE only)\nTransparent pay - no umbrella companies\nLong-term opportunity in a supportive schoolWhy Work with SANZA Teaching Agency?\n\nSANZA Teaching Agency is proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Top 100 Companies to Work For. We offer:\n\nPAYE payroll only - no umbrella companies\nHonest, competitive rates\nA dedicated consultant who understands behaviour and support roles\nAccess to 30+ FREE CPD courses, including behaviour management\nOngoing support throughout your placement\nBacking from our sister agency, Tradewind Recruitment, one of the UK's leading education recruitersInterested in Applying?\n\nTo apply or find out more, please contact\n Paige Ferro @ SANZA Teaching Agency