Behaviour Support Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Behaviour Support Assistant to make a significant impact in the lives of students aged 11-16. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential support to pupils with additional learning needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and fostering their emotional and social development. You will work closely with a dedicated team, utilizing sports-based interventions to engage and motivate students, while building strong, positive relationships. If you are reliable, confident, and have a passion for education, this opportunity is perfect for you to grow your career while making a difference.

Qualifications

• Experience in behaviour support or youth work is essential.
• Qualifications in sports coaching are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with additional needs.
• Manage challenging behaviours and foster positive relationships.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Communication Skills

Sports Coaching

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Relevant qualifications in sports

Experience in youth work or behaviour support

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant - Cwmbran (ASAP Start)

Location: Cwmbran
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Pay Rate: £89.38 - £100 per day

Are you passionate about supporting students with additional learning needs and challenging behaviours? We are currently recruiting for a Behaviour Support Assistant to work with pupils aged 11-16 in a secondary school in Cwmbran. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives while developing your career in education.

Role Overview:

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will be responsible for providing 1:1 and small group support to students with additional learning needs. Your role will involve helping these students overcome barriers to learning, managing challenging behaviours, and fostering positive relationships to support their emotional and social development.

You will be working alongside a dedicated team of educators, and your role will include using sports-based interventions to help students improve their behaviour and build essential life skills. Experience in sports coaching or relevant qualifications are highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students aged 11-16.

• Manage and support students with challenging behaviours and emotional needs.

• Use sports-based interventions to engage and motivate students.

• Build strong, positive relationships with students to improve behaviour and learning outcomes.

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Candidate Qualities:

• Reliable and flexible - available on short notice for various roles.

• Confident, approachable, and outgoing - able to build rapport with students.

• Previous experience in a similar role (e.g., behaviour support, SEN support, or youth work).

• Passion for working with students who need extra time and attention to progress academically and socially.

• Strong behaviour management skills - able to handle challenging situations calmly and effectively.

• Sporting background - experience in coaching or qualifications in sports is highly beneficial.

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS clearance (registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply).