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Secondary Behaviour Support Assistant - Full-Time | Rhondda Cynon Taf
Job Posted: 9 hours ago
Salary: £ 89.38 - 89.38 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Merthyr Tydfil
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Secondary Behaviour Support Assistant – Full-Time | Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT)
Daily Pay: £89.38 (£13.75 per hour)
Do you have experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour or Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
Are you resilient, adaptable, and passionate about helping secondary-aged pupils re-engage with their education?
We’re seeking a Secondary Behaviour Support Assistant to work across schools in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT), supporting pupils who require additional guidance with behaviour, emotional regulation, and classroom engagement. This role is not based in a PRU, but within mainstream and alternative secondary settings.
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
We provide more than just a role – we invest in your growth and success:
• £89.38 per day (£13.75/hour), paid weekly
• Free CPD-accredited training in safeguarding, Team Teach, and behaviour management
• Dedicated support from a specialist consultant who understands SEMH and inclusion
• Access to long-term, flexible, and permanent opportunities across RCT schools
The Role:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in helping pupils aged 11–16 overcome barriers to learning. You will:
• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with challenging behaviour or SEMH needs
• Use calm, consistent de-escalation strategies to manage incidents safely and effectively
• Build positive, trusting relationships to encourage emotional regulation and engagement
• Support pupils both in class and through targeted interventions outside of lessons
• Liaise closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and SENCOs to deliver individual support plans
About You:
We’re looking for someone who:
• Has experience supporting young people with behavioural or emotional needs (essential)
• Can drive and is comfortable travelling between schools across RCT (essential)
• Remains calm, confident, and professional in challenging situations
• Is proactive, patient, and committed to helping students achieve their potential
• Brings transferable experience from youth work, residential care, sports coaching, or similar roles
What You’ll Need:
• EWC registration (School Learning Support Worker category)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
• Two recent professional references
Don’t have everything yet? Don’t worry – we’ll guide you through the process.
Make a Real Impact
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong behaviour management skills who wants to make a difference to the lives of secondary pupils who need extra guidance and support.
Apply today with your CV – your experience could help change a young person’s future.
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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