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Strong Behaviour Teaching Assistant – Ideal for Those with a Sports, Coaching or Youth Work Background
Location: Bargoed, Caerphilly
Hours: Full-Time | Monday – Friday | 08:30am – 15:30pm
Start Date: September 2025
Pay: £90 – £100 per day (term-time only)
Are you confident, active, and passionate about helping young people grow into confident and resilient adults?
We’re looking for a Strong Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and welcoming secondary school in Bargoed this September. This is a hands-on, full-time opportunity to be a positive role model for students aged 11–18 who need guidance, structure, and encouragement in the classroom and beyond.
Who We’re Looking For:
This role is ideal for someone with a practical mindset and natural authority—perhaps you've worked in:
Sports coaching or PE
Youth work or mentoring
The armed forces or emergency services
Behavioural support or special education
You’ll need:
A calm, confident, and patient approach
A good sense of humour and resilience
Strong communication and boundary-setting skills
The ability to motivate and de-escalate challenging behaviour
What You’ll Be Doing:
As part of a tight-knit team, you'll:
Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, particularly those with:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
ADHD
Dyslexia
Emotional and behavioural challenges
Help deliver engaging lessons across a range of subjects
Lead and encourage positive behaviour, teamwork, and focus
Bring structure and motivation to students who need a strong role model
Why This Role?
Fixed hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:30 — ideal for a consistent routine
Active and engaging – no two days are the same
Make a real difference: Help students develop discipline, respect, and self-belief
Career progression: Access to training and pathways into education, behaviour mentoring, or even teaching
Ongoing Training & Development:
We invest in your growth from day one, with full training including:
Level 2 Safeguarding & Child Protection
Positive Behaviour Management
The Thrive Approach & SEND Diploma
Progression routes like:
TeamTeach certification
Cover Supervisor qualification
Advanced SEND support training
The School:
You’ll join a diverse and driven school community that values resilience, effort, and ambition. The environment is structured, inclusive, and built to help students succeed—supported by committed staff and strong leadership.
Think You’ve Got What It Takes?
Apply now to join the team as a Strong Behaviour Teaching Assistant and help students become confident, independent, and future-ready.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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