Behaviour Support Assistant

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

Job summary

A dedicated educational recruitment agency is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant in Caerphilly. The role involves providing support to learners aged 11–18 in a nurturing environment, promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation while working alongside teachers. Applicants should have experience with children or young people with additional learning needs. This is a full-time, term-time position with consistent daytime hours.

Benefits

FREE child protection and prevent duty training

Fully funded training including Level 2 Safeguarding

Qualifications

• Compassionate, resilient, and proactive approach to support.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for learners aged 11–18.
• Work collaboratively with teachers to create engaging, structured learning experiences.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and inclusion.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with ALN, SEBD, or behavioural needs

Confident using positive behaviour strategies

Empathetic and patient

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant Needed

Bargoed, Caerphilly | Term-Time | Full-Time

Monday – Friday | 08:30 – 15:00 | £90 per day
Start Date: 5th January 2026
Contract: Until end of academic year (July 2026)

We’re delighted to be working with a dedicated Pupil Referral Unit in Bargoed who are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and proactive Behaviour Support Assistant to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a supportive, pupil‑centred environment and is passionate about helping young people reach their full potential.

You’ll become a vital part of an inclusive and nurturing school community, supporting learners who benefit from additional encouragement, structure, and guidance. Every day, you’ll make a tangible difference—helping to build confidence, develop positive behaviour, and inspire students to re‑engage with learning.

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support for learners aged 11–18

• Work collaboratively with teachers to create engaging, structured learning experiences

• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and inclusion

• Offer personalised support to students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, and various social, emotional, and behavioural needs

• Experience working with children or young people with ALN, SEBD, or behavioural needs

• Backgrounds welcome from: behaviour support, youth work, police, prison service, armed forces, coaching (football, rugby, boxing), mentoring, support work, community work, or classroom roles such as Teaching Assistant

• Confident using positive behaviour strategies to encourage engagement and participation

• Empathetic, patient, and able to build strong, trusting relationships with learners

• Work–life balance: Consistent daytime hours, term‑time only

• Collaboration: Join a supportive, skilled, and friendly education team

• Impact: Play a key part in helping young people grow, thrive, and achieve

• Professional Development: Fully funded, nationally recognised training, including:

  • Level 2 Safeguarding & Keeping Children Safe in Education

  • Positive Behaviour Management & The Thrive Approach

  • SEND Diploma

  • Opportunities for further development such as TeamTeach and Cover Supervisor training

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow within a committed educational team, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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