Behaviour Teaching Assistant in Ystradgynlais

Location: Ystradgynlais

Pay: Competitive daily rates

Contract Type: Full-time & Part-time Opportunities Available

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve success? Teaching Personnel is currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join a specialist educational setting in Ystradgynlais, supporting both primary and secondary-aged pupils with a range of social, emotional and behavioural needs (SEBD). Many learners may have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and challenges that impact their engagement with education. Nestled within beautiful grounds and offering a highly supportive and nurturing environment, this specialist setting focuses on helping pupils develop emotionally, socially, and academically. Staff work closely together to create a safe space where every learner can thrive and feel valued.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom. You'll help to build trust, encourage positive behaviour, and support young people in reaching their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning activities within the classroom
• Provide 1:1 and small group support
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Support children and young people with behavioural, emotional, and trauma-related needs
• Encourage communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation
• Assist with creative, practical, and outdoor learning activities
• Help implement individual learning and behaviour support plans
• Monitor and record pupil progress and wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
• Promote safeguarding and maintain a safe learning environment

Requirements

• Is patient, resilient, and empathetic
• Has experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults (desirable but not essential)
• Has an interest in behaviour support, trauma-informed practice, and additional learning needs
• Can remain calm and positive in challenging situations
• Is passionate about making a meaningful difference every day

Benefits & Support

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Free onsite parking
• Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent positions
• Valuable experience within a highly rewarding specialist education setting
• FREE CPD & Training Courses
• Behaviour Management
• Thrive Approach
• Safeguarding & Child Protection
• Trauma-Informed Practice
• Autism Awareness
• Mental Health & Wellbeing
• Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
• Team Teach Awareness
• And many more!

Every day brings the opportunity to positively impact a child's life. You'll help pupils build confidence, develop essential life skills, overcome challenges, and celebrate achievements big and small. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.