Location- Cardiff, Wales
Salary- From £93/day
Contract type- Full time, option to move onto school contract
Teaching Personnel are seeking a Behaviour and Inclusion Specialist to work as part of our SEN School team, supporting teachers in creating a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment for learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN). The ideal candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn the best strategies for supporting students with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), and physical disabilities (PD). A calm, friendly approach and a genuine passion for helping every child thrive are essential
About the role:
As a Behaviour and Inclusion Specialist, you will work closely with specialist SEN teachers and behaviour management professionals to support learners aged 3–19 with a wide range of Additional Learning Needs (ALN). Your role will focus on creating calm, structured, and inclusive environments that encourage positive behaviour, engagement with learning tasks, and strong relationship-building within the classroom.
As a Behaviour and Inclusion Specialist you will typically support small classes of 6–8 pupils and may also provide dedicated 1:1 support when required. This includes assisting with personalised learning programmes, implementing behaviour support strategies, and working alongside teachers to deliver planned lessons. In a 1:1 capacity, you’ll offer consistent, focused guidance both inside and outside the classroom, ensuring the pupil receives tailored support to meet their individual needs. This role is highly rewarding and requires a proactive, empathetic approach to help every child thrive.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with ALN is preferred and any experience working in a SEN School is welcomed.
- A positive, can-do attitude, and sense of humour is essential for this role.
- A genuine passion working with those with ALN.
- Child and Adult Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (we can help with this!)
- Registration with the Education Workforce Council (we can help with this!)
Are you ready to make a real difference?
To apply, please upload a copy of your CV below. Alternatively, contact the South Wales SEN team directly on 02921 151979.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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