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Behaviour Support Assistant

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 92.65 - 115 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newport

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant (Behaviour Support)

Start Date: Sept 2026
 Location: Tredegar, South Wales
 Contract Type: Full-time (8:30 AM – 3:30 PM)
 Pay Rate: From 92.65 per day

We are currently recruiting for a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to work within a welcoming and supportive secondary school environment. This is an excellent opportunity for psychology graduates or recent university leavers looking to gain valuable experience within an educational setting.

About the Role

You will work closely alongside teaching staff to support students with ALN (Additional Learning Needs) and SEN, helping to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.

The role will involve both 1:1 support and small group work, supporting students who may present challenging behaviour or require additional emotional and behavioural guidance.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support to students
Assist teachers in managing classroom behaviour and engagement
Build positive, trusting relationships with students
Support students’ wellbeing, development, and learning
Effectively de-escalate challenging situations in a calm and professional manner
Encourage participation and focus within lessons
Support students with additional learning and emotional needs

Ideal Candidate

A Psychology graduate or recent university leaver (desirable)
Passionate about working with young people in an educational setting
Confident supporting students with SEN / ALN needs
Comfortable working with and managing challenging behaviour
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Patient, resilient, and proactive
Able to remain calm and diffuse situations effectively

Why Apply?

Gain valuable hands-on experience within a school setting
Ideal stepping stone for careers in teaching, educational psychology, or youth support
Work within a supportive and welcoming team
Make a meaningful difference to students’ lives
Why Start Your Journey with Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel has been the UK’s leading education recruitment agency since 1996, supporting thousands of people entering the sector.

When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

A referral bonus once your recommendation completes five days of work
Free training and professional development
Competitive weekly pay
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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