Behaviour Support Coach — Secondary School (SEMH)

Teaching Personnel; Newport; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE payments

Dedicated consultant

Free CPD training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking a confident and compassionate Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join an Alternative Provision Base within a secondary school in Newport, South Wales. The role supports students with behavioural or SEMH needs, helping them access learning with structure and consistency.

You will work with teaching and pastoral staff to build confidence, emotional resilience and positive learning behaviours, through one-to-one and small group support in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• EWC registration (support provided if required).
• Two professional references covering a 24-month period.
• Completion of a Level 2 Safeguarding course during onboarding.
• Be over the age of 18.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a one-to-one basis or in small intervention groups.
• Help students stay engaged during lessons and activities.
• Encourage positive communication and social interaction.
• Contribute to a safe and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Resilient and patient

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Team player

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

EWC registration

Level 2 Safeguarding

Two professional references

Job description

Teaching Personnel are seeking a confident and compassionate Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join an Alternative Provision Base within a secondary school in Newport, South Wales. The role supports students with behavioural or SEMH needs, helping them access learning with structure and consistency.

You will work with teaching and pastoral staff to build confidence, emotional resilience and positive learning behaviours, through one-to-one and small group support in a caring environment.