Jump to main content
Search
shortlist register contact us menu

Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Date posted : 27/11/20
GBP57 - GBP65 per day

Job description

This vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...

Based in a Secondary School in Pontypool 

January 2021 Start, full time role 

Support pupils with challenging behaviour in a secondary school 

Pay GBP60 - GBP70 a day

Our Newport Secondary Branch here at Teaching Personnel are working closely with a partnership secondary school in Pontypool who are currently recruiting a Behaviour Mentor to work as a teaching assistant. You will be within an unit where the children are sent if they are struggling in mainstream classes. This is an ideal opportunity to gain experience in managing challenging behaviour whilst looking at the psychology behind it. You will be joining a large support department that are looking to invest in you with training. 

This is an excellent opportunity to start your career in education and make a real difference in a childs life!

Desired backgrounds include:

  • Sports
  • Youth work
  • Psychology
  • Vulnerable adults & Children
  • Art & Design

If you hold experience working with children or young people and want take the next step in building a career in an exciting and rewarding area of education or are you a Psychology graduate who is looking for extra experience in order to aid future PHD applications. This is the job for you!

Our client schools span over Bridgend, Cardiff, RCT, Newport and The Vale of Glamorgan and require full time, long term commitment (term time only) and in turn offer supportive environments with continued professional development and the opportunity to go permanent in many instances.

Apply via the link today! 

The school want to see CV's ASAP. Interviews are to be held over the next two weeks

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.


All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.


Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 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 see teachingpersonnel.com/privacy-notice

List #1

Related posts

Black History Month: Classroom Resources and Ideas for Schools

Teaser

Educators

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD10YY

Summary

October marks Black History Month in the UK, giving schools an opportunity to celebrate the achievements, contributions and experiences of Black communities while encouraging meaningful conversati

Teaser

Read more
Adam Davies

by

Adam Davies

Adam Davies

by

Adam Davies

ADHD Awareness Month: Ellen's Journey to a Late ADHD Diagnosis

Teaser

Educators

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD10YY

Summary

 As ADHD Awareness Month shines a spotlight on neurodiversity, Teaching Personnel's Ellen shares her experience of being diagnosed with ADHD later in life and how greater awareness and understandi

Teaser

Teaching Personnel's Ellen shares her experience of receiving an ADHD diagnosis later in life, the challenges she faced, and why awareness and understanding matter.

Read more
Adam Davies

by

Adam Davies

Adam Davies

by

Adam Davies

National Teaching Assistants' Day 2026: Meet Our Winners

Teaser

Educators

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD09YY

Summary

As we celebrate National Teaching Assistants' Day 2026, we're delighted to recognise the incredible individuals who have been selected as our Teaching Assistant of the Year winners.This year,

Teaser

Following a record-breaking response to our NTAD awards, we're proud to reveal our Teaching Assistant of the Year 2026 winners and celebrate the incredible difference they make every day.

Read more
Welcome Back: Starting the New School Year with Confidence

Teaser

Educators

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD09YY

Summary

After a well-earned summer break, schools across the UK are opening their doors once again for a new academic year. Whether you're returning to a familiar classroom or starting a new role, Septemb

Teaser

Read more
What do the September 2026 supply staff changes mean for teachers and support staff?

Teaser

Educators

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD08YY

Summary

As schools and trusts prepare for changes to the way temporary staff are sourced from September 2026, many will look to work more closely with framework-approved recruitment partners. Understandin

Teaser

Read more
Adam Davies

by

Adam Davies

Adam Davies

by

Adam Davies

Five things educators can do now to get ready for September

Teaser

Educators

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD07YY

Summary

Summer has only just started, and September might seem a long way off, but it will be here sooner than you think. Schools and trusts are already planning for September, with new opportunities open

Teaser

Read more
Adam Davies

by

Adam Davies

Adam Davies

by

Adam Davies

What the DfE Framework Means for Schools

Teaser

Education News

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD06YY

Summary

As schools and trusts prepare for September 2026, the shift from CCS (Crown Commercial Service) to the new GCA (Government Commercial Agency) framework marks a significant change in how supply sta

Teaser

Read more
Why summer is the perfect time to work in early years and nursery settings

Teaser

Educators

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD06YY

Summary

When schools wind down for the holidays, nurseries keep open. Many early-years settings remain open throughout the summer. Nurseries rely on skilled, caring staff to help children and

Teaser

Read more
Adam Davies

by

Adam Davies

Adam Davies

by

Adam Davies

Exam season: A guide for teaching assistants and support staff

Teaser

Educators

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD05YY

Summary

Exams are one of the most stressful times in the academic year, and it isn’t only pupils who feel the pressure. For teaching assistants (TAs) and support staff, exam season brings new expectations

Teaser

Read more
Adam Davies

by

Adam Davies

Adam Davies

by

Adam Davies

Looking for a permanent teaching role?

Teaser

Educators

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD05YY

Summary

If you’re considering taking the next step in education, you’re not alone. More teachers and support staff are exploring permanent roles that offer stability, progression, and a sense of belonging

Teaser

Read more
Adam Davies

by

Adam Davies

Adam Davies

by

Adam Davies

company logo
Search