Teaching Personnel
Behaviour Support Assistant (SEN Provision)
Location: Bridgend
Pay: From £92.63 per day
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Start Date: September 2026
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a confident and resilient Behaviour Support Assistant to work within a specialist SEN provision in the Bridgend area.
This is a rewarding yet highly challenging role, supporting pupils with complex behavioural needs. The position will primarily involve working with Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 learners, so prior experience with older students and managing challenging behaviour is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with behavioural and additional learning needs
- Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours effectively and safely
- Support students in accessing their education and promoting positive outcomes
- Work closely with teaching staff and wider support teams
- Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
Ideal Candidate:
- Confident, resilient, and able to remain calm under pressure
- Experienced in working with challenging behaviours (essential)
- Strong behaviour management skills
- Experience within SEN or alternative provisions (desirable)
- Passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive daily rate starting from £92.63
- Opportunity to gain valuable SEN experience
- Potential to transition into a permanent role with the school
- Ongoing support from Teaching Personnel
If you are a dedicated individual who thrives in a challenging environment and is committed to making a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
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.
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