Behaviour Support Assistant – Secondary School | Caerphilly Location: Caerphilly Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (Term Time Only) Pay: £89.38 per day Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference in education? We’re looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join a friendly and supportive secondary school in Caerphilly. About the Role: - Work Monday to Friday – enjoy your weekends off - Support pupils on a 1:1 basis with emotional, behavioural, or additional learning needs - Small class sizes (max 10 pupils) and high staff-to-student ratio - Help create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment - Use positive behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques - Assist the teacher and classroom team in day-to-day activities Perfect For: - Graduates looking for school-based experience - Career changers interested in Education or Youth Work - Support workers or care assistants wanting to move into education - Future Teaching Assistants, SEN Support Workers, or Behaviour Mentors About the School: - Located in Caerphilly with easy access via public transport and car - Calm, supportive environment dedicated to helping every child thrive - Experienced team offering mentorship and ongoing support What We’re Looking For: - Experience working with children or young people (volunteering, coaching, tutoring, etc.) - A caring, compassionate and resilient personality - Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team - SEND, SEMH, or youth work experience is a plus - Team Teach certification is an advantage - Enhanced DBS (on the update service) – or willing to apply - EWC registration (guidance provided) - Able to provide 2 professional references - Reliable transport to Caerphilly ✅ Don’t miss out – click Apply Now to take your first step into a rewarding education career 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.