Job Description
Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant – Make a Real Impact Every Day!
Location: Port TalbotStart Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-time | Long-termAgency: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel are looking for a resilient, reliable and passionate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist PRU setting in Port Talbot. This is a rewarding long-term opportunity where you’ll support young people who need structure, guidance, and consistency to thrive.
About the Role
You’ll be working closely with pupils who may display challenging behaviour, providing tailored support to help them re-engage with education and achieve their potential.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Supporting students on a 1:1 basis or within small groups Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour calmly and effectively Creating a safe, positive and structured learning environment Working collaboratively with staff and support teams Encouraging confidence, resilience, and independence in learners
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
A relevant qualification (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, Teaching Assistant or equivalent)Essential experience working with challenging behaviour Experience within PRU, SEN, alternative provision or behavioural settings (desirable) Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, patient mindset Excellent communication and teamwork skills A reliable, consistent and committed approach A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
Full support through the vetting and compliance process Access to CPD training and development opportunitiesTeam Teach training available at a heavily reduced cost? Dedicated consultant supporting you every step of the way Opportunities for long-term career progression Competitive rates of pay
Why This Role?
This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people who need stability, understanding, and support.
Apply today with Teaching Personnel and start your journey this September!
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.