Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant | Sports Coaches, Mentors & Support Workers Wanted

Llanelli & Carmarthenshire
£14.25 per hour
Monday - Friday | Term Time Only
Immediate Starts Available

Looking for a Career Where Every Day Makes a Difference?

Teaching Personnel is seeking motivated, resilient and caring individuals to support young people within specialist educational settings across Llanelli and Carmarthenshire.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for people who enjoy building relationships, supporting young people to overcome challenges and helping them achieve positive outcomes.

You will work with pupils who may require additional support with behaviour, emotional wellbeing, communication, confidence, social development and engagement in education.

No previous school experience is required. If you have experience working with people and can build positive relationships, we would love to hear from you.

Why This Role Is Different

✅ Make a genuine difference to young people's lives

✅ No two days are the same

✅ Develop highly sought-after behaviour management skills

✅ Gain valuable experience within education

✅ Excellent pathway into teaching, psychology, youth work and social care careers

✅ Full training and ongoing support provided

✅ Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment

The Young People You Will Support

You may work with pupils with:

✔ Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs

✔ Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

✔ ADHD

✔ Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties

✔ Behavioural challenges

✔ Communication and interaction needs

✔ Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

✔ Trauma and attachment-related difficulties

Your role will focus on promoting positive behaviour, building confidence, developing social skills and helping pupils engage successfully in education.

Perfect For Applicants From:

⚽ Sports Coaching

Rugby, Football & Multi-Sports Coaching

Youth Work

Care & Support Work

Residential Childcare

Behaviour Mentoring

Police, Security or Prison Services

Armed Forces Personnel & Veterans

Outdoor Education

Fitness & Activity Leadership

Drama, Theatre & Performing Arts

Psychology Graduates

Education Graduates

‍‍‍ Anyone with experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable adults

What You'll Be Doing

✅ Building positive and trusting relationships

✅ Supporting emotional wellbeing and self-regulation

✅ Acting as a positive role model

✅ Encouraging engagement within lessons and activities

✅ Supporting personal development and independence

✅ Helping pupils manage challenges and celebrate success

✅ Working closely with experienced education professionals

✅ Promoting a safe, supportive and structured learning environment

⭐ We're Looking For People Who Are:

✔ Resilient and patient

✔ Positive and enthusiastic

✔ Confident communicators

✔ Calm under pressure

✔ Reliable and professional

✔ Passionate about supporting young people

✔ Able to build strong relationships and boundaries

✔ Looking for a meaningful and rewarding career

Training & Development

All successful applicants will have access to FREE professional development through the Teaching Personnel CPD Academy, including:

Behaviour Management

Trauma-Informed Practice

SEMH Support

Autism Awareness

ADHD Awareness

Safeguarding Training

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Hundreds of additional CPD courses

What We Offer

Competitive Weekly PAYE Pay - £14.25 per hour

Easy-to-use MyTP App

Dedicated Local Consultant

Free Accredited Training

Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities

Valuable Experience Within Specialist Education

Apply Today

Whether you're a sports coach, support worker, youth worker, behaviour mentor, graduate, care worker or simply someone passionate about helping young people succeed, this could be the perfect role for you.

Join Teaching Personnel and become the positive influence that helps shape brighter futures across Llanelli and Carmarthenshire.

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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