Unqualified Secondary Behaviour Support Assistant

Unqualified Secondary Behaviour Support Assistant – Full-Time | Tonypandy (CF40)

Daily Pay: £89.38 (£13.75 per hour)

Are you calm under pressure, resilient, and passionate about supporting young people to thrive in education?

A secondary school in Tonypandy is looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant (also known as a Behaviour Mentor or Behaviour Officer) to work closely with students who need extra help with emotional regulation, behaviour, and re-engaging with school life.

No formal qualifications are required – if you have transferable skills, strong people skills, and a genuine interest in helping young people succeed, this role could be perfect for you.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

We offer more than just a placement – we support your career development:

• Competitive daily pay of £89.38 / £13.75 per hour, paid weekly

• Free access to CPD-accredited behaviour management and safeguarding training

• Dedicated one-to-one support from an experienced consultant

• Opportunities to progress into long-term or permanent roles across Rhondda Cynon Taf

Your Role:

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you’ll be a key part of the school’s pastoral and behaviour support team. You will:

• Support students 1:1 or in small groups with behaviour, motivation, and emotional regulation

• De-escalate challenging situations calmly and professionally

• Deliver positive behaviour interventions and act as a mentor

• Record and monitor behaviour incidents, supporting behaviour support plans

• Encourage students to re-engage with learning and routines

Who We’re Looking For:

We’d love to hear from people who:

• Have strong communication and de-escalation skills

• Remain calm, confident, and approachable under pressure

• Understand the challenges young people face in education

• Have experience in youth work, residential care, sports coaching, or similar roles

• Are passionate about helping young people grow both emotionally and academically

(Previous school experience is welcome but not essential – transferable skills are highly valued.)

Requirements:

To work in this role, you’ll need (or be willing to obtain):

• EWC registration (School Learning Support Worker category)

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

• Two professional references

If you don’t already have these, we can help guide you through the process.

Ready to Make a Difference?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school in Tonypandy and help shape the future of local young people. Whether you have direct experience in behaviour support or are looking to take your first step into education, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV – your journey starts here!

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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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