Trauma-Informed Behaviour Support Assistant – Term Time

Teaching Personnel; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Job summary

Behaviour Support Assistants are sought in Carmarthen to support pupils with SEMH, SEBD and ALN in a specialist PRU setting. This role focuses on building resilience, confidence and life skills within a trauma-informed environment.

You will work closely with teachers and support staff, delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions, assisting with trips and community-based learning, and contributing to pupil progress and wellbeing plans.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain one)
• EWC Registration (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and child protection awareness
• Reliable, committed and able to work effectively as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils during lessons and learning activities
• Delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Helping pupils regulate emotions and develop coping strategies
• Supporting outdoor learning, sports and enrichment activities
• Accompanying pupils on educational visits and off-site activities
• Supporting community-based learning and life-skills development
• Encouraging independence, communication and social development
• Working closely with teachers and external agencies
• Recording observations and contributing to pupil progress and wellbeing plans

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Emotional resilience

Safeguarding awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistants are sought in Carmarthen to support pupils with SEMH, SEBD and ALN in a specialist PRU setting. This role focuses on building resilience, confidence and life skills within a trauma-informed environment.

You will work closely with teachers and support staff, delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions, assisting with trips and community-based learning, and contributing to pupil progress and wellbeing plans.