Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Location: Cardiff

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full‑Time, Term Time Only

Pay: £93 – £99 per day (inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay)

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school in Cardiff from September. The role will support pupils with Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD), particularly a Year 10 male pupil with ADHD, providing 1:1 support to aid his behaviour, engagement and learning.

• Provide 1:1 support to a Year 10 pupil with ADHD.
• Build a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil to encourage engagement and progress.
• Support the pupil in managing behaviour, emotional regulation and social interactions.
• Work closely with teaching staff, the SENCO and pastoral teams to implement support strategies.
• Assist with classroom learning while promoting independence and confidence.
• Support other pupils with BESD needs as required across the school.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.

• Previous experience working with children or young people with BESD, ADHD or additional learning needs.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Experience working in secondary schools, alternative provisions, youth work settings, residential care or similar environments.
• Excellent communication and relationship‐building skills.
• A patient, resilient and empathetic approach.
• The ability to act as a positive role model for young people.

• Team Teach Training
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Training
• ADHD Awareness Training
• Trauma‑Informed Practice Training
• Safeguarding and Child Protection Training
• Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning Qualification
• Qualifications in Youth Work, Psychology, Criminology or Education‑related fields

• Competitive daily pay of £93 – £99 per day.
• Access to free and discounted CPD courses.
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent employment.
• Weekly pay through PAYE with no umbrella company deductions.

If you have the experience, resilience and passion required to support young people with additional behavioural needs, please contact us to be considered for this September opportunity.

All applicants are required to possess the appropriate qualifications and training for this role and to hold a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Teaching Personnel will carry out safeguarding checks in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Candidates will also receive free child protection and prevent duty training if recruited.