Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential?

Do you have the skills and determination to make a real difference in a dynamic and inclusive school environment? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

The Role

We're seeking Behaviour Support Teaching Assistants to fill several full-time and part-time positions across Newport. In these roles, successful candidates will work closely with students, teachers, and pastoral staff, providing essential support to students who may be struggling with behavioural, emotional, or social difficulties.

The available positions are within secondary schools in the Newport and Cwmbran areas. You can choose a school local to you!

Details

• Start dates in December 2024 and January 2025
• Full-time and part-time hours available
• Salary: £83.85–£100 per day
• Supporting pupils aged 11–16 at schools in Newport and Cwmbran

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students, fostering positive behaviour and emotional well-being
• Assist in implementing behaviour management strategies and individual support plans
• Support teaching staff in creating a calm, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Work pro-actively with students to build self-esteem, resilience, and positive relationships

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with young people and helping them succeed
• Calm, patient, and approachable, with strong interpersonal skills
• Resilient and able to handle challenging situations with professionalism and empathy
• A team player who can work collaboratively with staff and external agencies
• Ideally experienced in working with young people with behavioural or additional learning needs (though training can be provided)

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Teaching Personnel will assist you with a DBS application and EWC registration, both required to work within a school.

Interviews will be held in November/December, with start dates in December and January available.

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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