Behaviour Support Assistant
- Special Needs
- Caerphilly
- Flexible Working
Job description
SEN Behaviour Support Assistant
Ystrad Mynach (Multi-site, within 20-minute travel radius)
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: £92.63 per day
Employer: Teaching Personnel
About the Role
Teaching Personnel is recruiting for a dedicated and resilient SEN Behaviour Support Assistant to work across a specialist education setting supporting pupils aged 3–19 years. This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs.
You will be required to work across different sites within the provision, all located within a local area (maximum 20-minute travel between sites).
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with behavioural and additional learning needs
- Support students in managing behaviour and developing positive coping strategies
- Assist teachers in delivering tailored educational activities
- Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils across a wide age range (3–19)
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
- Work flexibly across multiple sites when required
The Ideal Candidate
- Has experience working with SEN, behaviour needs, or young people (school-based experience desirable but not essential)
- Is patient, resilient, and proactive
- Comfortable working with students across primary and secondary age groups
- Able to adapt quickly to different environments and settings
- Holds a full UK driving licence (preferred due to travel requirements)
Requirements
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one – Teaching Personnel can support you with this)
- Availability to start September 2026
- A passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive daily rate of £92.63
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Opportunities for training and career development
- Access to a wide network of schools and specialist provisions
Apply Now
If you are looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and you can make a genuine impact, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with Teaching Personnel to secure your role for September!
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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