Behaviour & SEMH Teaching Assistant

Behaviour & SEMH Teaching Assistant – Classroom & Community Based – Full Time

Location: CF40 (Tonypandy)
Supply Agency: Teaching Personnel
Start Date: ASAP (subject to full vetting)

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a specialist education provision based in the CF40 area to recruit a full-time Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This provision offers a highly personalised and therapeutic approach to education for children and young people who have struggled to access mainstream settings. The environment is calm, structured and supportive, with a strong focus on emotional regulation, engagement and positive relationships.

The Role

This is a varied and rewarding role that includes a mixture of classroom-based learning and community-based activities. You will work closely with teaching staff and support teams to help pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis
• Assisting with tailored learning activities and interventions
• Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour management strategies
• Taking part in off-site and community-based learning activities
• Building positive, consistent relationships with pupils
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing and structured learning environment

SEMH Experience – Why It’s Essential

Pupils within this provision may present with:

• Challenging behaviour
• Emotional dysregulation
• Anxiety, trauma or attachment needs

Previous experience working with SEMH, behaviour support, youth work, care, or similar settings is essential. You’ll need to be calm under pressure, resilient, patient and able to respond positively to challenging situations while maintaining clear boundaries and expectations.

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or additional needs
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential due to location and community activities)
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Teaching Assistant qualification, CACHE, Health & Social Care, Youth Work, or similar)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Willingness to complete full safeguarding and compliance checks

What’s On Offer

• Full-time work through Teaching Personnel, a leading education supply agency
• Competitive weekly pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunity to make a real difference in a specialist setting
• Potential for long-term placement

Safeguarding

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, referencing and full vetting in line with safer recruitment practices.

Teaching Personnel are proud to work in partnership with this school, and we are committed to ensuring passion, consistency and high-quality support. Thank you for your interest—we look forward to speaking with you soon about this fantastic opportunity.

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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.
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