Behaviour Support Worker

Behaviour Support Worker

Location: Cardiff
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm (Term Time Only)
Pay: £89.38 per day
Contract: Full-Time from September 2025 until end of academic year

We’re working with a supportive Secondary School in Cardiff that supports pupils aged 11–16 with a range of behavioural needs, including SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) and ALN (Additional Learning Needs).

The school is looking for someone confident, reliable, and compassionate to take on a vital behaviour support role.

This position is ideal for anyone with experience in youth work, residential care, or similar backgrounds – or for someone who’s passionate about working with young people who need extra support.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups, both in and out of the classroom
• Helping manage behaviour and encouraging positive routines
• Working closely with teaching staff to keep students engaged and focused
• Supporting social skills, confidence, and emotional wellbeing
• Helping to create a safe, structured environment for learning

About you:

We’re looking for people who are:

• Confident, calm and able to handle challenging situations
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Great with young people and able to build trust and rapport
• Patient, resilient and able to think on their feet
• Keen to learn and take on training

You might come from one of the following backgrounds:

• Youth Work / Behavioural Mentoring / Residential Care
• Learning Support / Teaching Assistant roles
• Sports Coaching / Pastoral Support
• Or simply have a genuine passion for supporting young people facing behavioural challenges

To apply, you’ll need:

• A valid DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)
• EWC registration (we can help with this)
• Two recent references
• Reliable transport to get to the school in Cardiff

What you’ll get in return:

• Free training including TeamTeach, Safeguarding and more
• Ongoing support from your consultant
• Access to the MyTPWork app to manage your shifts and training
• Pathways into long-term school careers – teaching, SEN, behaviour support
• £50 bonus if you refer a friend

Apply now and contact us today for your future in education!

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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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