Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Location: Newport, South Wales (commutable from Cardiff, Cwmbran & surrounding areas)
Job Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Pay: £90–£110 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Dates: Immediate & February starts available

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant Job – Secondary School

Are you looking for a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant job in Newport or the surrounding areas?

Do you have a passion for supporting pupils with behavioural, social, and emotional needs in a mainstream secondary school?

We are recruiting a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to work within an inclusive mainstream secondary school, supporting pupils aged 11–16 who require additional help with behaviour regulation, emotional wellbeing, and engagement in learning.

This is a long-term, full-time role offering consistency, strong support, and the opportunity to make a real impact on pupils’ school experience.

About the School

This is a welcoming mainstream secondary school in Newport with a strong focus on positive behaviour support and inclusion. Pupils with behavioural and SEMH needs are supported within mainstream lessons, with targeted interventions in place to help them succeed.

The school offers:

• Clear behaviour policies and structured routines

• A supportive senior leadership and pastoral team

• An experienced SENCo and behaviour support team

• A calm, inclusive school culture

• Strong support and guidance for Teaching Assistants

The Role – Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

As a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who present challenging behaviour or SEMH needs, including:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

• ADHD and attention regulation difficulties

• Anxiety and emotional dysregulation

• Behaviour linked to additional learning needs

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group behaviour support

• Supporting pupils to regulate emotions and manage behaviour in lessons

• Implementing behaviour support plans and strategies

• Promoting positive behaviour, resilience, and engagement

• Supporting pupils during transitions and unstructured times

• Working closely with teachers, SENCo, and pastoral staff

• Helping maintain a safe, consistent, and inclusive learning environment

This role is ideal for someone confident in behaviour management, de-escalation strategies, and building positive relationships with young people.

Who This Role Is Ideal For

This Behaviour Support TA role is well suited to:

• Aspiring teachers, behaviour mentors, or SEN professionals

• Graduates in psychology, criminology, youth work, or education

• Teaching Assistants with SEMH or behaviour support experience

• Individuals with experience in mentoring, coaching, or care roles

• Career changers seeking meaningful, impactful work in education

Many candidates use this role as a stepping stone into teaching, pastoral, or SEN careers.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience or interest in behaviour support and SEMH

• Confidence working with secondary-aged pupils (11–16)

• A calm, resilient, and consistent approach

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Ability to follow behaviour support plans and use initiative

• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

• Ability to provide two recent references

School-based experience is beneficial but not essential — training and ongoing support provided.

Pay & Contract

• Full-time, Monday to Friday (term-time only)

• £90–£110 per day (pay dependant on experience, and higher rate will be for leading classroom behaviour roles)

• Weekly pay (PAYE)

• Long-term role with temp-to-perm opportunities

Apply – Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant Jobs in Newport

If you’re searching for a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant role in a mainstream secondary school, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and make a genuine difference.

Apply today to take the next step in your education career.

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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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