Jobs, fresher vacancy - Behaviour Support Assistant • Wales

Company: Teaching Personnel Ltd

Wales

Behaviour Support Assistant – Secondary School | Cardiff Location: Cardiff Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (Term Time Only) Pay: £89.38 per dayMake a Real Impact in Education – Join a Supportive Secondary School Team in Cardiff!Are you passionate about supporting young people with behavioural or emotional needs? Looking to build your experience in education or youth work? We have an exciting opportunity for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join a welcoming, inclusive secondary school in Cardiff.Role Highlights: Full-time, term-time only – work-life balance with weekends and holidays offProvide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with behavioural, emotional or learning needsSmall class sizes (maximum 10 pupils) with strong staff supportHelp create a safe, structured, and positive learning environmentUse proven positive behaviour management and de-escalation techniquesAssist teachers with classroom activities and student engagement About the School: Friendly, supportive school environment with a focus on wellbeing and developmentEasily accessible location in Cardiff – good public transport and parkingJoin an experienced team offering mentorship, training, and ongoing support Who This Role Is Perfect For: Graduates seeking school-based experience before teaching or further studySupport workers, care assistants, or youth workers looking to transition into educationIndividuals passionate about SEN, SEMH, or Behaviour SupportCareer changers with an interest in education, psychology, or youth development Requirements: Experience working with children or young people (paid or voluntary)Resilient, patient, and caring personality with excellent teamwork skillsExperience with SEND, SEMH, or behaviour needs is a bonusTeam Teach or similar training is a plus (not essential)Enhanced DBS on the Update Service – or willing to applyEWC registration – support provided if neededAble to provide 2 professional referencesReliable access to Cardiff via car or public transport Apply Now – Start Your Journey in Education Today! Click Apply to take the first step towards a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference?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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.