Behaviour Management Teaching Assistant - Tonypandy

Behaviour Management Teaching Assistant – Tonypandy

Location: Tonypandy (Rhondda Cynon Taf)
Contract: Full Time / Part Time, until the end of the academic year
Pay Rate: £89.38 per day (£13.75ph)
Start Date: Immediate / As soon as possible

Are you calm, confident and passionate about supporting young people who need consistency and guidance?
Teaching Personnel are recruiting experienced Behaviour Management Teaching Assistants to join a large, well‑established all‑through school in Tonypandy, supporting pupils across both primary and secondary phases. If you have a background in behaviour support, youth work, care, coaching or SEN, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

About the School

This is a welcoming, inclusive and community‑focused school that supports pupils aged 3–16. Staff work collaboratively to create a safe, structured and nurturing environment where pupils can thrive academically and emotionally. The school has a strong pastoral ethos and offers excellent support for staff working with pupils who present behavioural, social or emotional needs.

About the Role

• Support pupils across Primary and Secondary classrooms
• Provide behaviour regulation support for pupils with SEMH, ADHD, ASD or challenging behaviour
• Assist with de‑escalation, emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Work 1:1 or in small groups to help pupils re‑engage with learning
• Support teachers with classroom routines, interventions and behaviour plans
• Build strong, trusting relationships to help pupils feel safe, understood and motivated
• Promote a calm, structured and supportive learning environment

We’re Looking for Someone Who Is:

• Experienced in behaviour management or supporting young people
• Calm, patient and confident in challenging situations
• Able to build rapport quickly with pupils and staff
• Adaptable, resilient and proactive in the classroom
• Passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Experienced with SEN/ALN (beneficial but not essential)

Requirements

Teaching Personnel can support you with obtaining:

• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Two recent, relevant references

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay – £89.38 per day (£13.75ph)
• Free and discounted CPD training, including behaviour management and SEN courses
• A dedicated consultant who supports you throughout your placement
• Flexible roles to suit your availability
• Opportunities for both long-term and short-term placements

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.
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