Unqualified Behaviour Inclusion Specialist

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Thornhill; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS checks fully supported

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Behaviour and Inclusion Specialist for a SEN school in Cardiff. You will support learners aged 12-19 with ALN/SEN, focusing on positive engagement, emotional regulation, and inclusive activities.

The role emphasizes small groups, 1:1 support, and creative outdoor learning, working closely with SEN teachers and behaviour staff to build confidence and life skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with ALN/SEN.
• Experience working with challenging or complex behaviours is desirable.
• A positive, adaptable, and proactive attitude.
• Enhanced DBS registered with Update Service (or willingness to obtain).
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
• References available upon request.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 12-19 with ALN and complex behavioural needs.
• Create structured, nurturing, and inclusive learning environments.
• Build strong, trusting relationships through consistency and patience.
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour strategies.
• Assist with personalised learning programmes and classroom activities.
• Provide 1:1 support where needed.
• Engage in practical, creative, and outdoor learning experiences.
• Collaborate with SEN teachers and behaviour support staff.

Skills

ALN/SEN support

Behaviour management

Patience

Adaptability

Driving licence

Education

DBS (Update Service) clearance

EWC registration

Job description

Behaviour and Inclusion Specialist

Location: Cardiff, Wales

Salary: £92.63 per day

Contract Type: Full-Time

Looking for a role that's a little different? Do you find joy in the unexpected? Can you stay calm when things get chaotic? Are you happiest getting stuck into activities, building genuine relationships, and celebrating the smallest wins that make the biggest difference?

If you've answered yes, keep reading.

We're working with an extraordinary SEN school in Cardiff that is looking for a Behaviour and Inclusion Specialist to join their team. This isn't your typical classroom role. Every day brings something new, whether that's supporting pupils through challenging moments, helping them conquer a new skill, exploring the outdoors, or finding creative ways to engage learners who see the world differently.

This role would suit someone with a great sense of humour, a calm head, plenty of patience, and a genuine belief that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed.

The Role

As a Behaviour and Inclusion Specialist, you'll work alongside experienced SEN teachers and behaviour support professionals, supporting learners aged 12-19 with a range of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and complex behavioural needs.

Classes are small, relationships are everything, and no two days look the same.

You’ll be:

• Supporting pupils to engage positively in learning and daily activities.
• Helping create structured, nurturing, and inclusive environments.
• Building strong, trusting relationships through consistency and patience.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour strategies.
• Assisting with personalised learning programmes and classroom activities.
• Providing 1:1 support where needed.
• Getting involved in practical, creative, and outdoor learning experiences.
• Working as part of a close-knit team that celebrates progress in all its forms.

This is a role where you’ll measure success differently. Sometimes it’s completing a lesson. Sometimes it’s joining an activity. Sometimes it’s simply helping a young person have a better day than yesterday.

We’d Love to Hear From You If…

You are the kind of person who:

• Doesn’t mind getting muddy, joining in, and leading by example.
• Can think on your feet when plans inevitably change.
• Sees behaviour as communication and approaches challenges with curiosity rather than judgement.
• Brings energy, resilience, and positivity into every situation.
• Has a healthy sense of humour and doesn’t take themselves too seriously.
• Genuinely wants to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with ALN/SEN.
• Experience working with challenging or complex behaviours is highly desirable.
• A positive, adaptable, and proactive attitude.
• Enhanced Child and Adult DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
• References available upon request.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport.

About the School

This award-winning SEN school supports to studentsaged 12-19,all with a range of Additional Learning Needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and complex behavioural needs.

The school isn’t afraid to do things differently. Innovation, creativity, and engagement sit at the heart of everything they do.

But learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door.

The school is passionate about getting pupils out into the community, embracing outdoor learning opportunities, and creating experiences that build confidence, independence, and life skills. From outdoor activities and local excursions to hands-on projects and enrichment opportunities, there’s a strong belief that some of the best learning happens beyond four walls.

They’re looking for staff who are willing to roll up their sleeves, get involved, and become part of a school culture that is vibrant, supportive, and determined to help every learner reach their potential.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re resilient, compassionate, adventurous, and looking for a role where every day matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Perfect for

Youth Workers, Outdoor Activity Instructors, Sports Coaches, Support Workers, SEN Teaching Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Residential Care Workers, and anyone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where relationships come first.

Benefits

• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• Free child protection and prevent duty training for registered candidates.
• DBS checks for all registered candidates are fully supported.

Additional Information

This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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