Teaching Assistant – Behaviour & Sports Support
Ystradgynlais Area
Full-Time (Monday‑Friday). Agency role via Teaching Personnel with strong potential for permanent placement.
Ideal Backgrounds
- Sports coaching
- Rugby, football, boxing, gym or fitness instruction
- Youth work
- Behaviour mentoring
- Teaching assistance
- Care/support work
- Military or outdoor education
- Alternative provision or SEN support
Role
You will work closely with pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis, helping them to engage with learning, regulate behaviour, and build confidence. A proactive, calm, and consistent approach is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Support pupils with behavioural and emotional needs
- Build strong professional relationships and act as a positive role model
- Encourage participation through sport, structure and routine
- Help students develop social skills, resilience and self‑confidence
- Support teachers in managing behaviour and classroom engagement
- Promote a safe, active and positive learning environment
Requirements
- Appropriate qualifications and training required for all applicants.
Ideal Candidate
- Experience working with children or young people
- Confident managing challenging behaviour
- Strong team mentality and positive attitude
- Enjoys sports, fitness, mentoring or outdoor activities
- Can stay calm under pressure and build trust with pupils
- Valid driving licence (desirable)
- DBS on the updated service or willingness to apply
Benefits & Support
- Competitive weekly pay
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Access to CPD and behaviour management training
- Opportunity to gain valuable school‑based experience
- Excellent chance of securing a long‑term or permanent role
- Flexible and rewarding work within education
- All pay inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay
Safeguarding & Training
- Mandatory DBS check (current or willing to obtain)
- Free child protection and prevent duty training for all registered candidates
- Safeguarding checks conducted in accordance with DfE guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education”
