Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Support Worker in Bridgend, South Wales. The role involves providing 1:1 support for young people with special educational needs and a wide range of behavioural challenges. Applicants must be resilient, patient, and hold required certifications. The school values individualised support and staff wellbeing. Competitive pay at £89.38 per day, with opportunities for development in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Dedicated consultant support

Free online courses & discounted CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or over.
• Must be registered with the EWC.
• Must have an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for students with special educational needs.
• Support learners in a nurturing school environment.
• Engage students who struggle in mainstream settings.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and challenging behaviours

Resilient, patient, and understanding attitude

Ability to deliver consistent 1:1 and small group support

Skills in managing and de-escalating behaviour effectively

Commitment to boosting pupil engagement and emotional development

Dedication to creating an inclusive learning environment

Education

Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Level 2 Safeguarding training

Two professional references covering 24 months employment

Job description

Location: Bridgend, South Wales
Pay Rate: £89.38 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Starting Jan 2026

SEN Support Worker – Start 2026 by Making a Real Impact!

Teaching Personnel is seeking a resilient, empathetic Behaviour Support Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for young people with a wide range of special educational needs and behavioural challenges in one of our partnered specialist schools.

Supporting pupils aged 7–19 with complex Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD), Autism, specific learning difficulties and additional needs. This nurturing school places high importance on wellbeing, consistency, and individualised support. Led by the vision “together we can achieve,” the school offers a collaborative, inclusive environment with a strong leadership team, clear line management, and excellent professional development opportunities including mentoring, peer observations, and regular training.

You’ll work flexibly across all key stages in a hands-on role, supporting learners who may struggle to engage in mainstream settings and helping them feel safe, understood, and ready to thrive. With leaders who set high expectations, address challenges sensitively yet effectively, and prioritise staff wellbeing, the school provides a stable and positive workplace committed to continuous improvement.

We’re seeking someone calm, patient, adaptable, and confident in behaviour management and de-escalation strategies, with a genuine passion for supporting young people to reach their full potential!

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and challenging behaviours
• Resilient, patient, and understanding attitude
• Ability to deliver consistent 1:1 and small group support
• Skills in managing and de-escalating behaviour effectively
• Commitment to boosting pupil engagement and emotional development
• Dedication to creating an inclusive learning environment

Requirements

Teaching Personnel can guide you through the process, but you’ll need to be willing to obtain at your own cost or already hold:

• To be 18 or over
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Level 2 Safeguarding training
• Two professional references covering 24 months employment

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Free online courses & discounted CPD opportunities
• Access to temporary and permanent roles in local schools

Ready for a Fresh Start?

If you’re ready to start a rewarding career supporting children and young people with special educational needs, we’d love to hear from you!
Send us your CV today and take the next step in your education journey.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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