Behaviour Support Practitioner

Teaching Personnel; Swansea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via PAYE

Free in-person training

CPD opportunities

Flexible agency shifts

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a committed SEND support worker to join our specialist BESD/SEMH referral setting in Swansea. You will assist pupils 1:1 and in small groups, helping them re-engage with education through tailored strategies.

Ideal candidates have experience with children or young people, resilience, and a patient, adaptable approach; willingness to work within an agency supply model and to uphold safeguarding standards across the school day.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Youth Work, Childcare, or similar.
• Experience in PRUs, Alternative Provisions, SEN settings, or youth work.
• GCSEs in English and Maths.
• Experience supporting individuals with SEMH, trauma, or behavioural needs.
• Training in behaviour management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with BESD/ SEMH needs.
• Support pupils academically, emotionally, and behaviourally.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to de-escalate situations.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain safeguarding standards across the school day.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Education

Level 2/3 TEAL or equivalent

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Location: Swansea & Surrounding Areas

Employer: Teaching Personnel

Start: ASAP

Contract: Full-Time (Agency Supply)

We are seeking a committed, resilient, and compassionate individual to join a specialist referral setting supporting young people with additional behavioural, emotional, and social needs (BESD/SEMH). This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping vulnerable pupils re-engage with education and develop positive pathways.

While the role is ideally full-time to provide consistency and stability, employment is offered through an agency, meaning work is dependent on school demand and cannot be guaranteed.

The Role

You will play a vital part in supporting pupils who may present challenging behaviour or emotional regulation difficulties. This role requires patience, empathy, strong communication, and the ability to remain calm and confident in high-pressure situations.

You will support young people throughout the school day — academically, emotionally, and behaviourally — helping them build trust, develop coping strategies, and engage positively with their education.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional behavioural and emotional needs


• Motivate and engage pupils with learning, daily routines, and structured activities


• Use positive behaviour management strategies to de-escalate challenging situations


• Build strong, trusting relationships and act as a consistent, positive role model


• Support pupils during lessons, social times, and on off-site activities where required


• Collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals


• Maintain high safeguarding standards and follow all school policies and procedures


• Contribute to a safe, stable, and nurturing learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced working with children or young people (school, youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, care, etc.)


• Resilient, reliable, and committed to providing stability


• Calm under pressure, with a patient and adaptable approach


• Confident setting boundaries while remaining approachable and supportive


• Energetic and enthusiastic about engaging young people through sport, fitness, gaming, creative arts, outdoor activities, or other positive hobbies


• Understanding of the flexible nature of agency supply work


• Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and succeed

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

(Not essential — training can be provided.)

• Level 2/3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Youth Work, Childcare, or similar


• Experience in PRUs, Alternative Provisions, SEN settings, or youth work


• Team Teach or similar behaviour management training


• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths


• Experience supporting individuals with SEMH, trauma, or behavioural needs

Training & Professional Development

Teaching Personnel offers free in-person training, including:

• Behaviour Management Techniques


• Classroom Management Strategies


• De-escalation and Positive Handling Awareness

About Teaching Personnel

As the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel has been supporting schools for over 25 years. We provide:

• Weekly pay via PAYE


• A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support


• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability


• Access to free and subsidised CPD


• A wide network of specialist settings and SEMH provisions

Commitment to Safeguarding

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. All staff must undergo our full vetting process, including:

• Enhanced DBS check


• Two recent references


• Right-to-work evidence


• Mandatory safeguarding training

Why This Role Matters

This position is perfect for someone who genuinely wants to make a difference in the lives of young people who have faced barriers, trauma, or instability. Your consistency, care, and support can help them:

• Build trust


• Re-engage with education


• Develop emotional resilience


• Learn positive behaviour strategies


• Work towards brighter future outcomes

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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