Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Behaviour Support Assistant to work with pupils across Llanelli and Carmarthenshire. You will support students with behaviour, emotional wellbeing and engagement in education, building relationships and promoting positive learning in specialist settings.

No previous school experience is required. If you have experience working with people and can build positive relationships, we would love to hear from you. Term-time only, immediate starts available.

Qualifications

• No previous school experience is required.
• You will work with pupils who may require additional support with behaviour, emotional wellbeing, communication and social development.
• You will build positive relationships and support learning in specialist educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Building positive and trusting relationships.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and self-regulation.
• Acting as a positive role model.
• Encouraging engagement within lessons and activities.
• Supporting personal development and independence.
• Helping pupils manage challenges and celebrate success.
• Working closely with experienced education professionals.
• Promoting a safe, supportive and structured learning environment.

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant | Sports Coaches, Mentors & Support Workers Wanted

Llanelli & Carmarthenshire
£14.25 per hour
Monday - Friday | Term Time Only
Immediate Starts Available

Looking for a Career Where Every Day Makes a Difference?

Teaching Personnel is seeking motivated, resilient and caring individuals to support young people within specialist educational settings across Llanelli and Carmarthenshire.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for people who enjoy building relationships, supporting young people to overcome challenges and helping them achieve positive outcomes.

You will work with pupils who may require additional support with behaviour, emotional wellbeing, communication, confidence, social development and engagement in education.

No previous school experience is required. If you have experience working with people and can build positive relationships, we would love to hear from you.

Why This Role Is Different

Make a genuine difference to young people's lives

No two days are the same

Develop highly sought-after behaviour management skills

Gain valuable experience within education

Excellent pathway into teaching, psychology, youth work and social care careers

Full training and ongoing support provided

Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment

The Young People You Will Support

You may work with pupils with:

Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

ADHD

Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties

Behavioural challenges

Communication and interaction needs

Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

Trauma and attachment-related difficulties

Your role will focus on promoting positive behaviour, building confidence, developing social skills and helping pupils engage successfully in education.

Perfect For Applicants From:

Sports Coaching

Rugby, Football & Multi-Sports Coaching

Youth Work

Care & Support Work

Residential Childcare

Behaviour Mentoring

Police, Security or Prison Services

Armed Forces Personnel & Veterans

Outdoor Education

Fitness & Activity Leadership

Drama, Theatre & Performing Arts

Psychology Graduates

Education Graduates

Anyone with experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable adults

What You'll Be Doing

Building positive and trusting relationships

Supporting emotional wellbeing and self-regulation

Acting as a positive role model

Encouraging engagement within lessons and activities

Supporting personal development and independence

Helping pupils manage challenges and celebrate success

Working closely with experienced education professionals

Promoting a safe, supportive and structured learning environment

We're Looking For People Who Are:

Resilient and patient

Positive and enthusiastic

Confident communicators

Calm under pressure

Reliable and professional

Passionate about supporting young people

Able to build strong relationships and boundaries

Looking for a meaningful and rewarding career

Training & Development

All successful applicants will have access to FREE professional development through the Teaching Personnel CPD Academy, including:

Behaviour Management

Trauma-Informed Practice

SEMH Supp