SEN Behaviour Support Assistant
Ystrad Mynach (Multi-site, within 20-minute travel radius)
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: £92.63 per day
Employer: Teaching Personnel
About the Role
Teaching Personnel is recruiting for a dedicated and resilient SEN Behaviour Support Assistant to work across a specialist education setting supporting pupils aged 3–19 years. This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs.
You will be required to work across different sites within the provision, all located within a local area (maximum 20-minute travel between sites).
Key Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with behavioural and additional learning needs
* Support students in managing behaviour and developing positive coping strategies
* Assist teachers in delivering tailored educational activities
* Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils across a wide age range (3–19)
* Promote a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
* Work flexibly across multiple sites when required
The Ideal Candidate
* Has experience working with SEN, behaviour needs, or young people (school-based experience desirable but not essential)
* Is patient, resilient, and proactive
* Comfortable working with students across primary and secondary age groups
* Able to adapt quickly to different environments and settings
* Holds a full UK driving licence (preferred due to travel requirements)
Requirements
* An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one – Teaching Personnel can support you with this)
* Availability to start September 2026
* A passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
* Competitive daily rate of £92.63
* Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
* Opportunities for training and career development
* Access to a wide network of schools and specialist provisions
Apply Now
If you are looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and you can make a genuine impact, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with Teaching Personnel to secure your role for September!
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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.
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