Behaviour Support Coach

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a resilient, empathetic Behaviour Support Coach to provide dedicated 1:1 support for young people with a wide range of special educational needs in Bridgend. The role is based in a specialist school and supports learners aged 7–19 with BESD and other needs.

You will apply calm, patient, and confident behaviour management and de-escalation strategies, working across key stages to help pupils feel safe, understood and ready to thrive.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on the update service.
• Education Workforce Regulation registration (EWC) required.
• Level 2 Safeguarding course required.
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering a 24-month period.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for pupils aged 7–19 with BESD and additional needs.
• Apply calm, patient and effective behaviour management and de‑escalation strategies.
• Support pupil engagement and emotional development within a specialist setting.
• Collaborate with school staff to ensure safeguarding and wellbeing.

Skills

1:1 support

behaviour management

de-escalation

SEMH support

Education

DBS check (Enhanced)

EWC registration

Level 2 Safeguarding

Job description

Location: Bridgend, South Wales
Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full Academic Year

Behaviour Support Coach – Start Sept 2026 by Making a Real Impact!

Teaching Personnel is seeking a resilient, empathetic Behaviour Support Coach 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 in Bridgend.

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.

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!

Ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with young people with behavioural, SEMH, or additional learning needs
• Has a resilient, patient, and understanding attitude
• Possess the ability to deliver consistent 1:1 and small group support
• Have the skills in managing and de‑escalating behaviour effectively
• Show their commitment to boosting pupil engagement and emotional development

Experience in schools, youth work, care work, sports coaching, mentoring, or support work is highly desirable.

Requirements

To be considered for the role, you will need:

• Enhanced DBS on the update service
• Education Workforce Regulation registration (EWC)
• Aged 18 and over
• Level 2 Safeguarding Course as part of your onboarding with us
• A Minimum of 2 professional based references which cover a 24-month period of employment (or equivalent)

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Free CPD training, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEMH support
• Access to a wide range of long‑term and permanent opportunities
• Ongoing career support and professional development

Ready for a new start in Sept or just before the summer?

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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