Behaviour & SEMH Teaching Assistant
PRU Setting | Classroom & Community-Based
Full time
Location: Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
Start Date: ASAP (subject to safer recruitment checks)
Agency: Teaching Personnel
We are recruiting a Behaviour & SEMH Teaching Assistant to work full time within a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Carmarthen, supporting children and young people who are unable to access mainstream education due to social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
This PRU delivers a trauma‑informed, person‑centred approach, providing pupils with the structure, consistency and relationships they need to re‑engage with learning and develop emotionally and socially.
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About the Role
This role is ideal for someone who is calm, resilient and relationship‑focused. You will support pupils both in the classroom and through community‑based learning, working closely with teachers and pastoral staff.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing 1:1 and small‑group support
* Supporting personalised learning plans and interventions
* Helping pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour support
* Using restorative and de‑escalation strategies
* Supporting off‑site, outdoor and community activities
* Building consistent, trusting relationships with pupils
* Helping create a safe, nurturing and structured PRU environment
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Who We’re Looking For
You will have experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs or additional needs, ideally within a PRU, alternative provision, SEN, youth work or care setting.
Essential skills and experience:
* Experience working with SEMH or behaviour‑led needs
* Calm, patient and resilient approach
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Ability to set clear boundaries with empathy
* Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
Additional requirements:
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential due to community‑based work)
* Relevant qualifications or experience (e.g. Teaching Assistant, CACHE, Health & Social Care, Youth Work, or similar)
* Willingness to complete enhanced DBS and vetting checks
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What’s on Offer
* Full‑time role through Teaching Personnel
* Competitive weekly pay
* Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
* Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young people’s lives
* Potential for a long‑term placement
* Access to free CPD academy courses including:
Behaviour Management
THRIVE Approach
* Opportunity to gain a Team Teach Level 2 Qualification at a highly discounted rate
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Safeguarding
This role involves working with children and young people. All applicants will be required to undergo **enhanced DBS checks, references
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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