Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Behaviour Teaching Assistant – Make a Real Impact

Secondary School | Cardiff
Full-Time | Feb 2026 – July 2027
£90–£95 per day | Mon–Fri | 08:15am–3:15pm (term time only)

Are you great with teenagers?

Maybe you’re:

• A youth worker, sports coach, or mentor
• Someone with experience working with challenging young people
• Calm under pressure, confident, and not afraid to be firm but fair
• The type who can earn respect without shouting

If that sounds like you, this role could be a perfect fit.

The Opportunity

A welcoming and supportive secondary school in Cardiff is looking for a Behaviour Teaching Assistant to work closely with pupils who need strong role models, structure, and encouragement.

This is not a desk-based TA role. You’ll be actively involved throughout the school day — supporting pupils in lessons, helping them re-engage with learning, and building relationships that improve attendance, behaviour, and confidence.

Think of it as a Teaching Assistant meets Youth Worker role.

The Pupils

• Teenagers who can be challenging, disengaged, or reluctant to attend lessons
• Some have low attendance and struggle with boundaries
• What they respond to best? Consistency, authenticity, humour, and trust

Your job is to:

• Get them into lessons
• Keep them engaged
• Set clear boundaries while showing you’re on their side

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils in and around the classroom
• Encouraging attendance and positive behaviour
• De-escalating situations and offering emotional support
• Acting as a mentor and positive role model
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff

Who This Role Is Perfect For

• Youth workers, sports coaches, support workers
• People with experience in PRUs, SEMH, alternative provision, or mentoring
• Confident personalities who can connect with teenagers
• Anyone who believes respect is earned through relationships, not fear

You don’t need to be a qualified teacher — real-world experience with young people matters more.

Why This Role Stands Out

✅ Long-term, stable position
✅ School hours (no evenings or weekends)
✅ Opportunity to genuinely change young people’s outcomes
✅ Supportive school environment
✅ Competitive daily pay (£90–£95) – term time only

If you’re someone who can hold boundaries, build trust, and keep young people on track, this is a role where you’ll see the impact of your work every single day.

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.
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