Behaviour Teaching Assistant - Secondary School - Brecon

Teaching Personnel; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education is seeking a Behaviour Teaching Assistant to work in Brecon. This role involves supporting secondary school pupils with challenging behaviour, helping them engage in learning and develop coping strategies. The successful candidate will receive competitive pay, access to free training, and support throughout their placement.

Benefits

Free CPD training

Hands-on consultant support

Weekly pay via PAYE

Child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural needs.
• Confident in managing challenging situations calmly.
• Willingness to apply for Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis in a behaviour-focused environment.
• Deliver structured interventions and assist with daily routines.
• Act as a consistent role model to promote behaviour improvement.

Skills

Empathy

Behaviour Management

Supporting Pupils

Education

Enhanced DBS

EWC Registration

Experience in Youth Work or Similar

Job description

Behaviour Teaching Assistant - Secondary School - Brecon
Location: Brecon, South Powys
Salary: £89.38 per day (via PAYE)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (with potential to become permanent)

Are you calm under pressure and passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning? A secondary school in Brecon is looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join their specialist team, supporting students with challenging behaviour in a structured, nurturing environment.

Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis in a behaviour-focused provision
Help students regulate emotions, stay engaged in learning, and develop positive coping strategies
Act as a consistent, trusted role model to promote behaviour improvement
Deliver structured interventions and assist with daily routines
Work closely with teaching staff, SENCO, and pastoral teams to maintain a calm and safe learning environment

Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural needs (school, youth work, sports coaching, care, or similar)
A patient, empathetic approach and a genuine passion for supporting pupil development
Confidence in managing challenging situations calmly and constructively
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
EWC registration (we can support you with this)

£89.38 per day, paid weekly via PAYE (no umbrella companies!)
Access to free CPD training including behaviour management and trauma-informed strategies
A supportive, hands-on consultant to guide you through your placement
A meaningful role where every day brings a new opportunity to make a real difference

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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.