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Behaviour Support Assistant
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 89.38 - 89.38 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Carmarthen
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Behaviour Support Assistants Needed! | Flexible Supply Roles Across Carmarthenshire
PRUs & Specialist Provisions Across Carmarthenshire| Mixed-Age Learners (KS1–KS4)
Agency: Teaching Personnel | Flexible Work | Daily & Long-Term Roles Available
Do you have a calm, compassionate approach and a real passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning?
Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Assistants (BSAs) to work in Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and specialist provisions across Carmarthenshire. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of learners with additional behavioural, emotional and social needs.
Whether you're experienced in education, youth work, care, or simply have the right mindset to support vulnerable learners – we want to hear from you!
What is a Behaviour Support Assistant?
As a BSA, you'll work closely with young people who have been excluded or are unable to attend mainstream school due to behavioural or emotional needs. You’ll support learning in and out of the classroom, often working 1:1 or in small groups.
You'll be working in provisions with mixed-age groups (KS1–KS4), supporting pupils who may have:
SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health) needs
ADHD, Autism, or other additional learning needs (ALN)
Histories of trauma, exclusion, or difficult home lives
Low self-esteem or confidence in learning environments
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting learners with emotional and behavioural needs in a safe, structured way
Building trust and positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
Assisting with both academic and personal development activities
Leading or supporting activities outside the classroom – e.g. outdoor learning, life skills, sports, or therapeutic tasks
Helping maintain a safe and supportive learning environment
Encouraging positive behaviour and using de-escalation strategies when needed
Recording behaviour incidents and tracking progress
✅ What We’re Looking For:
Experience working with children or young people in a relevant setting (education, care, youth work, mental health, coaching, etc.)
Calm, patient and emotionally resilient personality
Strong communication and behaviour management skills
Willingness to support personal care (if required)
Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Full right to work in the UK and successful completion of all Teaching Personnel vetting checks
Desirable:
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (some PRUs are not easily accessible by public transport)
Team Teach or similar de-escalation/restraint training (can be provided)
Qualifications in youth work, counselling, psychology, health & social care, or education
Familiarity with trauma-informed practice or restorative approaches
️ Safeguarding is Essential
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will undergo comprehensive compliance and background checks in line with DfE and Welsh Government guidance.
What You’ll Get from Teaching Personnel:
Flexible work patterns – choose when and where you work
Access to specialist roles across a range of provisions (PRUs, ALN units, behaviour bases)
Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant who knows your area and schools
Access to free CPD including behaviour and SEN training
Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles if desired
Apply Today!
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people who need it most, we’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch with your local Teaching Personnel team or click Apply Now to begin your journey as a Behaviour Support Assistant.
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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