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Behaviour Teaching Assistant Jobs in Cardiff, UK at Teaching Personnel
Full-Time Teaching Assistant (BESD Support) – Secondary School, Cardiff
Location: Cardiff |
Start Date: September 2026 |
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only |
Pay: £93 – £99 per day
Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Cardiff from September. The school provides secondary and post-16 education to over 1200 pupils in Cardiff. This is a full-time position supporting pupils with Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD), with a particular focus on providing 1:1 support for a male Year 10 pupil with ADHD who requires additional assistance to manage his behaviour and engage positively with learning.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or support worker who is passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of young people who face barriers to education.
The Role
- 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.
The Ideal Candidate
- 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.
Desirable Qualifications & Training
- 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
- Youth Work, Psychology, Criminology or Education-related qualifications
Benefits
- 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.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Full assistance is provided to undertake the necessary enhanced DBS check. All candidates must have undertaken an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Pay rates quoted include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position, and 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’, including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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Title: Behaviour Teaching Assistant
Company: Teaching Personnel
Location: Cardiff, UK
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