Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Location & Contract

Llanelli – Full-time, long-term – Start September 2026, Agency:
Teaching Personnel

We are looking for a resilient, reliable, and passionate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist PRU setting in Llanelli. The position is a rewarding long-term opportunity where you’ll support young people who need structure, guidance, and consistency to thrive.

• Support students on a 1:1 basis or within small groups
• Manage and de‑escalate challenging behaviour calmly and effectively
• Create a safe, positive and structured learning environment
• Work collaboratively with staff and support teams
• Encourage confidence, resilience, and independence in learners

• Relevant qualification (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, Teaching Assistant or equivalent)
• Essential experience working with challenging behaviour
• Experience with in PRU, SEN, alternative provision or behavioural settings (desirable)
• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, patient mindset
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, consistent and committed approach
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people

• 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’. All candidates must have or undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We offer all registered candidates free child protection and preventive duty training, with full assistance provided.