Behaviour Support Assistant - Pontypridd
- Teaching Assistant
- Rhondda Cynon Taff
- Full Time
Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Behaviour Support
Location: Pontypridd, Wales
Start Date: September 1st, 2025
Contract: Full-time (term-time only)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
About The School:
They are a vibrant all-through school in Pontypridd dedicated to nurturing every child’s potential from early years through to secondary education. Their team is passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive.
The Role:
Teaching Personnel are seeking a compassionate and proactive Teaching Assistant to join the Behaviour Support team of the all-through school. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to help manage and improve student behaviour, ensuring all pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting pupils with behavioural needs across various age groups
- Assisting in implementing behaviour management strategies
- Working alongside teaching staff to create a positive learning atmosphere
- Monitoring and encouraging positive pupil engagement
- Providing individual or small group support as needed
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience working with children is desirable but not essential – full training will be provided
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience, empathy, and resilience
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Commitment to promoting inclusive education and positive behaviour
Why Join Us?
- Supportive and friendly school community
- Opportunities for professional development
- Rewarding role making a real difference in children’s lives
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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