Behaviour Support Assistants

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant – Make a Real Impact Every Day!

Location: Carmarthen
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time | Long-term
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are looking for a caring, resilient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Primary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Carmarthen. This is a rewarding long‑term opportunity where you'll support young learners who benefit from additional guidance, structure and encouragement to achieve their full potential.

You’ll be working closely with primary‑aged pupils who may experience social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD), helping them to develop positive relationships, regulate their emotions and engage successfully in learning.

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or within small groups
• Using positive behaviour strategies to support emotional regulation and engagement
• Creating a safe, nurturing and structured learning environment
• Building positive relationships and acting as a consistent role model
• Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff and external agencies
• Encouraging confidence, resilience, social skills and independence in young learners

• A relevant qualification (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, Teaching Assistant or equivalent)
• Experience working with primary‑aged children
• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour, SEMH or additional learning needs
• Experience with in a PRU, SEN school, alternative provision or behavioural setting (desirable)
• Strong behaviour management skills alongside a patient, nurturing and calm approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A reliable, consistent and committed attitude
• A genuine passion for helping vulnerable children succeed both academically and personally

• Full support through the vetting and compliance process
• Access to CPD training and development opportunities
• Team Teach training available at a heavily reduced cost
• Dedicated consultant supporting you every step of the way
• Opportunities for long‑term career progression
• Competitive rates of pay

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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Apply today with Teaching Personnel and start making a difference this September!