Behaviour Support Coach

Teaching Personnel Ltd.

Wales

On-site

GBP 16,000 - 23,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a resilient Behaviour Support Coach to provide dedicated 1:1 support for young people with BESD in Bridgend, South Wales. The role requires calm, patient, and adaptable individuals with strong behaviour management skills and a commitment to pupil wellbeing.

You will work across all key stages, supporting learners who may struggle to engage in mainstream settings, in a friendly, collaborative school environment. Training and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

Experience working with young people with behavioural, SEMH, or additional learning needs
Calm, patient, adaptable with strong behaviour management skills
Commitment to boosting pupil engagement and emotional development
Ability to work across key stages in a mixed setting
Willingness to undertake safeguarding and regulatory training

Responsibilities

Provide dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with BESD in a specialist school
Deliver small group sessions and targeted behavioural support
Utilise de-escalation strategies to maintain a safe learning environment
Contribute to pupil wellbeing and inclusive practice across the day

Skills

Behaviour management

De-escalation

1:1 support

Small group support

Engagement

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?

At Teaching Personnel, we are committed to supporting both schools and education staff. When you work with us, you’ll benefit from:

Competitive weekly pay

A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement