Job Title: Primary Outreach Behavioural Teaching Assistant
Location: Greenwich
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Long-Term Supply / Temp to Perm
Hours: Full-Time, 38.5 hours per week (Term-Time Only, 38 weeks per year)

Job Overview

Rikama Education is looking for a dedicated, highly adaptable, experienced and energetic practitioner to work alongside pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. With comprehensive training, mentoring and support from our experienced SEMH Outreach Team, the successful candidate will work across many primary schools across the Greenwich Borough to support children with identified behavioural needs. You will have the chance to use your skills in a brand-new way, stretching your talents and supporting the children that need help the most.
Day-to-day you will model effective behaviour management strategies to teach pupils either 1:1, part of a small group or as part of a whole class situation. Excellent people skills are necessary as you will be required to participate in strategy meetings with senior school colleagues, including other agency professionals, to ensure the best pupil outcomes are achieved.

Main duties

• To be responsible for carrying out planned programmes of intervention with pupil(s) of primary school age, both in the classroom and in the playground.
• To carry out specified activities with either small groups or individual pupils after discussion and planning with Line Manager. This will be set out in individual partnership plan.
• To help pupils in the areas of literacy, numeracy and social skills development.
• To accompany pupils on day trips as required in agreement with school staff and the Head teacher.
• To liaise with mainstream school staff on general welfare and behaviour matters as appropriate in accordance with the school’s policy.
• To carry out systematic observation of pupils, record observations and keep up to date records and contribute to planning and appropriate strategies based on these observations.
• To participate in case conferences and/or attend pastoral support programme meetings, as appropriate.
• To actively participate in whole school discussions about strategies and methods of intervention.
• To participate in whole school training as appropriate.
• To promote Equal Opportunities policies in a manner compatible with the duties of the post.
• In discharging the duties of the post to have due regard to the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work legislation.

Desirable Qualifications/Experience

• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent) and at least one year’s experience in an educational role, or other suitable, transferable experience.
• Training in autism, behaviour management, or other SEN-related areas.
• Experience working with students with physical disabilities or medical needs is a plus.
Why Work With Rikama Education?
• Join a warm, inclusive, and supportive team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with special needs.
• Enjoy ongoing professional development opportunities and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including pension scheme and occupational health membership.
• Work in an environment that offers a rewarding, fulfilling experience and real job satisfaction.

How to Apply

If you’re an enthusiastic, empathetic, and committed individual with a passion for supporting children with special needs, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role to tariqkanani@rikama-education.com. Alternatively, call Tariq on 0203 800 1029 for more information.
This is an ongoing advert with immediate interviews. We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient interest is received.