Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant - Secondary Behaviour Unit
Cardiff 16.11 - 18.11 per hour Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity
Are you calm under pressure, confident managing challenging behaviour and passionate about helping young people re-engage with education?
Aspire People are recruiting a Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant to work within a dedicated behaviour unit in a secondary school in Rhondda Cynon Taf. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on building positive relationships with young people and can provide the firm, consistent and supportive approach pupils need to succeed.
The Role
You will work closely with pupils who may display challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, emotional regulation difficulties or barriers to learning, supporting them both academically and pastorally.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing 1:1 and small-group support within the behaviour unit
Building positive, trusted relationships with pupils who can be difficult to engage
Using effective behaviour management, de-escalation and emotional regulation strategies
Supporting pupils to manage their behaviour and make positive choices
Helping learners re-engage with their education and classroom expectations
Supporting academic work and adapting your approach to individual needs
Following individual behaviour plans and school policies consistently
Working closely with teaching, pastoral and ALN staff
Helping to create a calm, structured and positive environment
What We're Looking For
We would particularly like to hear from candidates with experience in behaviour units, PRUs, SEMH/ALN provisions, youth work, mentoring, support work or secondary schools.
You will ideally have:
Experience supporting young people with challenging or complex behaviour
Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
Confidence working with secondary-aged pupils
A calm, resilient and consistent approach
The ability to establish clear boundaries while maintaining positive relationships
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to education
Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration, or willingness to obtain it, will be required, in line with Aspire People's usual Cardiff requirements.
Why Work with Aspire People?
Competitive pay of 16.11 - 18.11 per hour
Long-term opportunity within a Rhondda Cynon Taf secondary school
Holiday pay that you can take at any point throughout the year
Access to free CPD e-learning courses with certification, including safeguarding and behaviour management training
Support from a dedicated education consultant throughout your placement
Referral bonus of up to 250, with 100 available for successful Teaching Assistant referrals once they have worked 20 days.
Apply Today
If you have the resilience, confidence and personality to make a difference to pupils who need consistency, encouragement and someone who refuses to give up on them, we want to hear from you.
Apply today for this Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant opportunity in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Email: Melissa Riddle at
Phone: (phone number removed)
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
