Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant – Vale of Glamorgan 

Full‑Time & Part‑Time | £89.38per day | Immediate Start

Transform Young Lives Across Vale of Glamorgan Schools

Do you have the patience, empathy and drive to guide children toward brighter futures? Join Teaching Personnel as a Behaviour Support Assistant and help pupils with behavioural or additional learning needs succeed—in the classroom and beyond.

Key Duties

• 1‑to‑1 Behaviour Support – motivate and mentor individual pupils so they stay engaged and progress.

• Small‑Group Interventions – deliver targeted activities that build social skills and positive behaviour.

• Multi‑School Coverage – use your own car to travel between primary and secondary schools in Cardiff & the Vale, adapting to new settings each day.

• Collaborative Planning – work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, parents and outside agencies to design and review personalised support plans.

• Positive Classroom Culture – model calm, consistent routines that create safe, inclusive learning environments.

Essential Criteria

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH / behavioural needs.

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

• Flexibility to work across multiple Vale of Glamorgan schools.

• Strong verbal & written communication; resilient, solution‑focused mindset.

• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain) and Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration.

Desirable Extras

• Previous Behaviour Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant experience.

• Qualifications in education, psychology, counselling or related field.

• Knowledge of PBIS, restorative practices, Team‑Teach or other behaviour‑management frameworks.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Dedicated Consultant – we match you with roles that fit your skills, location and availability.

• Free CPD & Accredited Training – boost your CV with behaviour‑management, safeguarding and SEN courses.

• Flexible Working – full‑time or part‑time temporary contracts to suit your lifestyle.

• Impact & Progression – make a measurable difference while building a rewarding career in education.

Ready to Apply?

Click “Apply Now”. Start dates available immediately—join us and become the positive change every learner deserves.

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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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