Behaviour Support Assistant

Supply Teaching Assistant (Behavioural Support)

Swansea Area | Full-Time Preferred | KS1 – KS4

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with behavioural needs?
Looking for a flexible yet rewarding role where you can truly make a difference?

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Supply Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist pupil referral setting supporting learners aged KS1 through KS4 with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.

About the School

You will be working in a specialist alternative provision that supports pupils who are unable to attend mainstream education. The setting:

• Provides a structured, nurturing environment
• Supports students with challenging behaviours and additional needs
• Focuses on re-engagement with education, emotional regulation, and life skills
• Delivers small group and 1:1 support to maximise pupil progress

This is a highly rewarding environment where consistency, patience, and resilience are key

About the Role

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Work on a flexible supply basis, with opportunities for consistent long-term placements
• Support the same setting regularly (full-time availability preferred for pupil consistency )
• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions
• Implement behaviour management strategies in line with school policies
• Adapt to different situations while maintaining a calm and supportive approach

Full-time availability is highly desirable due to the importance of building trust and routine with pupils.

✅ What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you should have:

Qualifications:

• Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Relevant TA qualification (desirable but not essential)

Experience:

• Previous experience working with children or young people (essential)
• Experience supporting individuals with behavioural, SEMH, or additional needs (highly desirable)
• Backgrounds in care, youth work, coaching or similar are welcomed

Other Requirements:

• Driving licence & access to a vehicle (advantageous but not essential)
• Strong interpersonal and behaviour management skills
• Resilience, empathy, and a proactive attitude

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

We are the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, offering excellent support, training, and opportunities for career progression

✨ Benefits include:

• Competitive daily pay
• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• Dedicated personal consultant

FREE CPD & Training to boost your career:

• ✅ Team Teach (Behaviour & De-escalation)
• ✅ Thrive Training (Emotional Development Support)
• ✅ Behaviour Management Courses
• ✅ Safeguarding & Child Protection
• ✅ Autism & Additional Needs Awareness

Why This Role?

This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to:

• Make a genuine impact on young lives ❤️
• Develop specialist skills in behaviour and SEMH support
• Build a rewarding career in education

Apply Now!

If you’re enthusiastic, resilient, and ready to support pupils who need it most, we want to hear from you!

Apply today or contact Teaching Personnel Swansea to find out more!