Overview
Behaviour Support Assistant (Secondary) – Full-Time | Merthyr Tydfil (CF48)
Pay: £89.38 per day (£13.75 per hour)
Do you stay calm under pressure, enjoy problem-solving, and want to make a real difference in young people’s lives?
A secondary school in Merthyr Tydfil is looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant (sometimes known as a Behaviour Mentor or Behaviour Officer). You’ll play a key role in supporting students who need extra help with behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and engagement in school.
No formal qualifications are required – if you have transferable skills, resilience, and a passion for supporting young people, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
We don’t just find you a placement – we help you grow:
* £89.38 daily pay (£13.75/hour), paid weekly
* Access to free, accredited training in behaviour management and safeguarding
* Ongoing one-to-one support from a dedicated consultant
* Pathways to long-term or permanent school roles across the region
What the Role Involves
* Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups with motivation, focus, and emotional regulation
* De-escalating challenging situations with calm professionalism
* Delivering positive behaviour interventions and mentoring
* Helping to implement and monitor behaviour support plans
* Encouraging learners to re-engage with their education and routines
About You
We’re looking for individuals who are:
* Strong communicators with excellent de-escalation skills
* Patient, approachable, and resilient in high-pressure situations
* Aware of the challenges young people face in education
* Experienced in youth work, residential care, sports coaching, or similar roles (school experience is helpful but not essential)
* Passionate about helping students grow both emotionally and academically
What You’ll Need
* EWC registration (School Learning Support Worker category)
* Enhanced DBS (Update Service)
* Two recent references
Don’t have these yet? Don’t worry – we’ll guide you through the process.
Take the Next Step
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school environment and make a lasting difference to young people in Merthyr. Whether you’re stepping into education for the first time or bringing previous experience, your contribution will be valued.
Apply today with your CV – and start your journey in education with us.
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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