Teaching Personnel
£14.25 - 14.25 per hour
Port Talbot
Temporary | Full Time
14/07/2026
No
Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant (KS3 & KS4) | September Start
Port Tablot
Full-Time | Monday - Friday
Start Date: September 2026
Through Teaching Personnel
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people?
Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated, resilient, and proactive Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational provision supporting pupils in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 with Behavioural, Emotional and Social Needs (BESN) from September.
This rewarding role offers the opportunity to support learners who require additional guidance, structure, and encouragement to achieve both academically and personally.
Our specialist partner provision supports pupils who benefit from a nurturing, structured, and highly supportive educational environment. The school is committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes through strong relationships, personalised support, and a focus on emotional wellbeing.
Staff work collaboratively to create a safe and inclusive setting where every pupil is encouraged to develop confidence, resilience, and independence.
As a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, you will:
✅ Support students across KS3 and KS4 with behavioural, emotional, and social needs
✅ Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
✅ Help manage behaviour positively and consistently within the classroom and around the school
✅ Support students during lessons and intervention sessions
✅ Encourage emotional regulation, engagement, and attendance
✅ Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and external professionals
✅ Act as a positive role model and mentor for young people
✅ Help create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment
We are looking for someone who is:
Resilient and patient when faced with challenging situations
Reliable and consistent in their approach and attendance
❤️ Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
️ An excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills
Calm, confident, and able to maintain professional boundaries
A driver with access to a vehicle is highly desirable
Previous experience in any of the following would be highly beneficial:
Don't worry if your experience comes from outside education - transferable skills are highly valued!
Working through Teaching Personnel means you'll have access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, including:
✅ FREE Behaviour Management Training
✅ FREE Thrive Training
✅ FREE Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) Training
✅ FREE Safeguarding & Child Protection Training
✅ FREE Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Training
✅ FREE Mental Health & Wellbeing Courses
✅ Opportunities to complete Team Teach Level 2 Training at a reduced rate
✅ Ongoing CPD to support your career progression
✨ Competitive weekly pay
✨ Dedicated specialist consultant support
✨ Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
✨ Access to hundreds of CPD courses
✨ Rewarding work where you can genuinely change lives
✨ Opportunity to develop valuable specialist behaviour support skills
