Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant

Location: Cardiff (Travel Between Schools)
Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time temporary Options Available
Pay: £83.85 per day 

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you someone who wants to have a positive impact on children’s lives? Do you enjoy helping young people overcome challenges and achieve their best? If you’re patient, empathetic, and adaptable, we’d love to have you on board as a Behaviour Support Assistant in Cardiff.

This role will see you working across different schools, supporting students with behavioural needs to thrive in their education and beyond. No two days will be the same, and the difference you’ll make will be life-changing.

Your Role in the Classroom

• One-on-One Support: Work closely with individual students to help them engage with their learning and develop positive behaviours.
• Small Group Sessions: Assist small groups of students who may need extra guidance to stay on track.
• Work Across Cardiff Schools: Using your own car, you’ll travel to different schools, building connections and making a real impact wherever you’re needed.
• Team Collaboration: Partner with teachers, parents, and other staff to create tailored support plans and celebrate every milestone.
• Positive Atmosphere: Help foster a welcoming, safe, and inclusive learning environment for every child.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Experience working with young people, especially those with behavioural or additional learning needs.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Flexibility to work in different schools across Cardiff.
• Strong communication skills and a calm, empathetic approach to behaviour management.
• Reliability, resilience, and a willingness to adapt to new situations.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one with our support).
• Registration to the Education Workforce Council (EWC)

Desirable:

• Previous experience as a Behaviour Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant.
• Qualifications in education, counselling, psychology, or similar.
• Familiarity with behaviour management strategies and SEN practices.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• We Support You: Your dedicated consultant will find the perfect roles for your skills and preferences.
• Ongoing Training: Access to CPD courses to grow your expertise.
• Flexible Options: Choose the hours that suit you, with competitive pay to match.
• Be Part of Change: Work with incredible students and watch them flourish under your

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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