Behaviour Teaching Assistant – ALN & SEMH Support

Location: Newport, South Wales
️ Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time (Term time only)
Pay: £90 – £110 per day (depending on experience)

Behaviour Teaching Assistant Jobs in Newport

Are you looking for a Behaviour Teaching Assistant job in Newport? Do you want to support young people in secondary schools while building your own career in education?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Behaviour Teaching Assistants to work in Newport secondary schools, supporting pupils aged 11–16 with behavioural, emotional and social needs. These roles are ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, youth workers, and individuals with experience supporting children and young people.

Role Overview

As a Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils aged 11–16 with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, or challenging behaviour.

• Work 1:1 and in small groups to promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.

• Implement behaviour management strategies and restorative approaches.

• Support classroom learning, encourage participation, and ensure pupils remain engaged.

• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff to monitor progress and report concerns.

• Help create a safe, inclusive learning environment where every pupil can succeed.

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need prior classroom experience – what matters most is patience, resilience, and a passion for supporting young people.

We welcome applicants with backgrounds such as:

• Youth work, sports coaching, or mentoring

• Care, residential support, or behavioural intervention

• Psychology, Education, or Social Sciences graduates

• Experienced Teaching Assistants seeking new opportunities

Key qualities:
✔️ Confidence to support and manage behaviour in a classroom setting
✔️ Strong communication and organisation skills
✔️ Empathy and consistency when supporting pupils with complex needs

Training & Benefits with Teaching Personnel

As a Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you’ll access FREE CPD courses and accredited training, including:

• Safeguarding & Prevent Duty

• Understanding Autism

• Behaviour Management Strategies

• Supporting Learners with Dyslexia & Communication Needs

• The Complete SEND Diploma

Benefits include:

• Competitive daily pay (£90 – £110)

• Flexible working (part-time, full-time, or supply cover)

• Dedicated support from our Newport Secondary branch

• Opportunities to progress into permanent roles or teacher training

Why Apply?

Working as a Behaviour Teaching Assistant in Newport is the perfect first step into a long-term career in education. You’ll gain hands-on classroom experience, free professional training, and the chance to make a lasting difference in young people’s lives.

Apply Now

If you’re enthusiastic, resilient, and ready to support pupils with behavioural and emotional needs, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with Teaching Personnel to start your journey as a Behaviour Teaching Assistant in Newport.

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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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