Behaviour Support Assistant

Location: Torfaen, South Wales
Pay Rate: £89.38 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Starting November 2025

About the Role

Are you looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a lasting impact?

 Join a well-supported school in Torfaen that prides itself on its strong pastoral and professional network, offering guidance and collaboration every step of the way.

We’re seeking a compassionate and proactive Behaviour Support Assistant to provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a variety of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and behavioural challenges. You’ll be working closely with pupils who may find traditional classroom settings difficult, offering consistent emotional and academic support throughout the school day.

This is a hands-on, dynamic and rewarding opportunity for someone who is ready to take on a challenge and make a genuine difference in a young person’s life.

Who We’re Looking for?

• Resilient, patient and understanding attitude
• Support pupils with personal care, mobility, and sensory needs where required.

• Proven experience supporting children or young people with ALN and challenging behaviours
• Deliver consistent 1:1 and small group support during lessons and daily activities tailored to individual pupil need
• The ability to implement strategies to manage and de-escalate behaviour effectively

• Dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment

Requirements

Teaching Personnel can provide guidance to help you obtain:

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Level 2 Safeguarding training
• At least two professional references covering the past two years

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay
• Dedicated recruitment consultant support
• A wide range of free online courses and discounted CPD opportunities
• Access to both temporary and permanent roles across local partnership schools

Take the Next Step!

If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and help shape the future of young learners, we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today and take the next step in your teaching journey.

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