Location: Bridgend, South Wales
Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full Academic Year
Behaviour Support Coach - Start Sept 2026 by Making a Real Impact!
Teaching Personnel is seeking a resilient, empathetic Behaviour Support Coach to provide dedicated 1:1 support for young people with a wide range of special educational needs and behavioural challenges in one of our partnered specialist schools in Bridgend.
Supporting pupils aged 7-19 with complex Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD), Autism, specific learning difficulties and additional needs. This nurturing school places high importance on wellbeing, consistency, and individualised support. Led by the vision “together we can achieve,” the school offers a collaborative, inclusive environment with a strong leadership team, clear line management, and excellent professional development opportunities including mentoring, peer observations, and regular training.
You’ll work flexibly across all key stages in a hands‑on role, supporting learners who may struggle to engage in mainstream settings and helping them feel safe, understood, and ready to thrive.
We’re seeking someone calm, patient, adaptable, and confident in behaviour management and de‑escalation strategies, with a genuine passion for supporting young people to reach their full potential!
Ideal candidate will:
- Have experience working with young people with behavioural, SEMH, or additional learning needs
- Has a resilient, patient, and understanding attitude
- Possess the ability to deliver consistent 1:1 and small group support
- Have the skills in managing and de‑escalating behaviour effectively
- Show their commitment to boosting pupil engagement and emotional development
Experience in schools, youth work, care work, sports coaching, mentoring, or support work is highly desirable.
Requirements
To be considered for the role, you will need:
Enhanced DBS on the update service
Education Workforce Regulation registration (EWC)
Aged 18 and over
Level 2 Safeguarding Course as part of your onboarding with us
A Minimum of 2 professional based references which cover a 24‑month period of employment (or equivalent)
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
At Teaching Personnel, we are committed to supporting both schools and education staff. When you work with us, you’ll benefit from:
Competitive weekly pay
A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
Free CPD training, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEMH support
Access to a wide range of long‑term and permanent opportunities
Ongoing career support and professional development
Ready for a new start in Sept or just before the summer?
If you’re ready to start a rewarding career supporting childr
Behaviour Support Coach employer: Teaching Personnel Ltd
Teaching Personnel Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. Located in Wolverhampton, this role provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while collaborating with dedicated colleagues and engaging with the community. With a commitment to high standards and continuous development, employees can thrive in an environment that values innovation and integrity.
