Behaviour Learning Support Assistant

TeacherActive; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses and certificates

My-Progression channel access

Market leading rates of pay

Referral Scheme (£100)

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for a Pupil Referral Unit in Cardiff, supporting secondary-aged pupils with EBD and challenging behaviour. You will help pupils engage with learning, support behaviour management and build positive relationships in a structured setting.

The role is full-time and temporary until Christmas, with pay through PAYE, ongoing CPD opportunities, and access to dedicated consultant support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils
• Experience supporting young people with EBD and challenging behaviour
• Strong behaviour management skills
• A patient and resilient approach
• Excellent communication skills
• A positive and adaptable attitude

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with EBD and challenging behaviour to engage with learning
• Help manage behaviour and develop positive relationships within the setting

Skills

Experience with secondary-aged pupils

Experience supporting pupils with EBD

Behaviour management

Patient and resilient

Excellent communication

Positive and adaptable attitude

Job description

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant with experience supporting secondary-aged pupils?

Do you have experience working with young people with EBD and challenging behaviour?

Are you resilient, patient and able to build positive relationships with young people?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a Pupil Referral Unit in Cardiff that supports secondary-aged pupils who require additional support outside of a mainstream school environment. The provision is committed to providing pupils with a supportive and structured environment where they can engage positively with their education.

The Pupil Referral Unit is looking to take on a Learning Support Assistant on a full-time, temporary basis until Christmas. The successful Learning Support Assistant will support pupils with EBD and challenging behaviour, helping them to engage with learning, manage their behaviour and develop positive relationships within the setting.

Successful Learning Support Assistant will have:

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils
• Experience supporting young people with EBD and challenging behaviour
• Strong behaviour management skills
• A patient and resilient approach
• Excellent communication skills
• A positive and adaptable attitude

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment