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Behaviour Support Needed

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Caerphilly
Date posted : 16/09/25
  1. Full Time
£90 per day

Job description

Behaviour Support Needed
Bargoed, Caerphilly | Term-Time, Full-Time
Monday – Friday | 08:30 – 15:00 | £90 per day

Are you passionate about making a real difference in education?
We’re proud to be partnering with a dedicated Pupil Referral Unit in Bargoed who are looking for a compassionate and motivated Behaviour Support Assistant to join their team. This role is perfect for those who thrive in a nurturing environment and want to help every learner achieve their potential.

Why This Role?

You’ll be at the heart of an inclusive school community, supporting students who need extra encouragement and guidance. Every day you’ll contribute to shaping positive learning experiences and inspiring young people to succeed.

What You’ll Do

  • Support learners aged 11–18, both 1:1 and in small groups
  • Work alongside teachers to create engaging and supportive classroom experiences
  • Encourage positive behaviour and inclusion for all students
  • Provide tailored support to students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, and social-emotional challenges

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience supporting children or young people with ALN or behavioural needs
  • Previous experience with behaviour, SEBD, youth work, support work, police, prison, school, army, cadet, teaching assistant or sports (football, rugby, boxing, coaching).
  • Confidence in using positive behaviour strategies to promote engagement and learning
  • A background in education, youth work, coaching, support work—or transferable skills from roles such as teaching assistant, mentor, or community leader

What’s In It for You?

  • Work–life balance: Consistent weekday hours, term-time only
  • Collaboration: Be part of a skilled, supportive education team
  • Impact: Play a key role in helping young learners grow and thrive
  • Development: Access to fully funded, nationally recognised training, including:
    • Level 2 Safeguarding & Keeping Children Safe in Education
    • Positive Behaviour Management & The Thrive Approach
    • SEND Diploma
    • Future opportunities for TeamTeach and Cover Supervisor training

If you’re ready to take the next step in your education career and want to be part of a team that values growth, inclusion, and positive change, we’d love to hear from you.

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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