Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

On-site facilities

Job summary

TeacherActive are supporting a Pupil Referral Unit in Carmarthen for a Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant role. The position is temporary with potential to go permanent, offering long-term job security and a daily rate of £85.50–£90.00.

The ideal candidate will support students with SEMH and behavioural challenges, building trust and providing emotional support to help re-engage with education. A patient, empathetic and proactive approach is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience working with young people with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Experience within a PRU, Alternative Provision or SEND setting is highly desirable.
• Patient, empathetic and proactive approach.
• Passion for helping students achieve their full potential—academically and personally.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH, Autism and behavioural challenges on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Build trust, provide emotional support and help learners re-engage with education.
• Work closely with teachers, mentors and behaviour leads to implement individual support plans.
• Encourage personal growth, resilience and positive choices.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour support

Patience

Empathy

Proactive

Job description

Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Wales/ temporary / £85.50 - 90.00 per day

Are you a calm, resilient and caring SEMH / Pupil Referral Teaching Assistant looking for a role where you can truly make a difference?

TeacherActive are proud to be working with a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Carmarthern that supports young people with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), Autism and challenging behaviour.

This long-term position offers the chance to join a dedicated, supportive team that works hard to create positive change in students’ lives — and for the right person, there’s a strong likelihood of going permanent, giving you real job security.

Your Role:

• Support students with SEMH, Autism and behavioural challenges on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Build trust, provide emotional support and help learners re-engage with education.
• Work closely with teachers, mentors and behaviour leads to implement individual support plans.
• Encourage personal growth, resilience and positive choices.
• At least 6 months’ experience working with young people with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Experience within a PRU, Alternative Provision or SEND setting is highly desirable.
• A patient, empathetic and proactive approach.
• A passion for helping students achieve their full potential — academically and personally.

Why Join Us?

• Long-term role with potential to go permanent.
• Supportive staff and excellent on-site facilities.
• Competitive pay and ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.

If you’re passionate about supporting young people who need an extra helping hand to thrive, this could be the perfect role for you.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.