Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Caerphilly is seeking a compassionate Behaviour Support Assistant to aid pupils across Key Stage 3 and 4. The role involves providing academic and emotional support, and working with staff to maintain a safe, structured learning environment.

The ideal candidate brings resilience, strong communication, and a passion for helping vulnerable young people. No teacher qualification is required, and the post aligns with term-time hours and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• No teaching qualification required.
• Experience working with and supporting young people in challenging environments is beneficial.
• Strong communication, resilience, and ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Supporting students to engage in lessons and daily school activities.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Implementing behaviour support strategies and restorative approaches.
• Using de-escalation techniques to support challenging situations.
• Encouraging social, emotional, and personal development.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral leaders, and external professionals.
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback where appropriate.
• Following safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns in line with school policies.

Skills

Youth Work

Teaching Assistant

Behaviour Mentoring

Sports Coaching

Residential Care

Mental Health Support

Social Care

ALN / SEN Support

Community Outreach Programmes

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant

Location: Caerphilly, South Wales, UK

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:00pm (Term Time Only)

Pay: £100 per day (PAYE, Weekly Pay)

Start Date: 23rd of November 2026

Do You Want a Career That Changes Lives?

Not every young person has had a smooth journey through education. Some need additional support, consistency, and positive role models to help them re‑engage with learning and reach their full potential.

We're looking for a compassionate, resilient, and motivated Behaviour Support Assistant to join a specialist Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Caerphilly. This rewarding role will see you supporting young people who have faced challenges within mainstream education, helping them build confidence, develop positive behaviours, and achieve meaningful outcomes both in and out of the classroom.

Whether your background is in Youth Work, Behaviour Support, Care, Sports Coaching, Residential Care, Mentoring, Teaching Assistance, Social Care, Mental Health Support, or Community Work, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join This School?

• Small class sizes with excellent staff-to-pupil ratios
• A supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives
• No planning, preparation, or marking responsibilities
• Consistent term‑time hours and excellent work‑life balance
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Ideal experience for future careers in Teaching, Psychology, Social Work, Youth Justice, SEN/ALN Support, and Counselling
• Every day offers variety, rewards, and opportunities to positively impact a young person's future

The Role

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you'll work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies to provide both academic and emotional support to pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

You will play a vital role in creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment where pupils feel valued, understood, and motivated to succeed.

Your Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Supporting students to engage in lessons and daily school activities
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Implementing behaviour support strategies and restorative approaches
• Using de‑escalation techniques to support challenging situations
• Encouraging social, emotional, and personal development
• Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral leaders, and external professionals
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback where appropriate
• Following safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns in line with school policies

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be:

• Calm, patient, and professional under pressure
• Resilient and able to adapt to changing situations
• Confident establishing clear boundaries while maintaining positive relationships
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
• Comfortably working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding that behaviour is often a form of communication
• Motivated by helping young people overcome barriers and achieve success

Experience That Would Be Beneficial

• Youth Work
• Teaching Assistant / Learning Support
• Behaviour Mentoring
• Sports Coaching
• Residential Childcare
• Mental Health Support
• Social Care
• Alternative Provision or PRU Settings
• SEN / ALN Support
• Community Outreach Programmes

No teaching qualification is required. We are primarily looking for individuals with the right attitude, resilience, and passion for making a difference.

Training & Development

Through Teaching Personnel, you'll have access to industry-leading training and development, including:

• Safeguarding & Child Protection
• Team Teach Training
• Positive Behaviour Management
• Trauma‑Informed Practice
• De‑escalation Strategies
• ALN / SEN Support
• Mental Health Awareness
• Cover Supervisor Training

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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