Behaviour Support Coach

Behaviour Support Coach•(Secondary School)

Location:

Newport, South Wales Pay Rate:

£92.63 Daily rate

Hours:

8:30am•3:30pm

Contract:

September Start•End of Academic Year (Immediate start for the right applicant) Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a confident and compassionate Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join an Alternative Provision Base within a secondary school setting. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and re-engage with education. The provision supports students who may experience behavioural difficulties, SEMH needs, or barriers that impact their learning within a mainstream classroom environment. Working within a smaller, supportive setting, you will play an important role in helping students develop confidence, emotional resilience, and positive learning behaviours. About the Position As a Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you will support students throughout the school day by providing encouragement, structure, and consistency. You will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to help students access learning, manage behaviour positively, and build stronger relationships within school.

The role involve:

Supporting students on a one-to-one basis or in small intervention groups Helping students remain engaged during lessons and activities Encouraging positive communication and social interaction Supporting students during challenging situations using de-escalation strategies Contributing to a safe and nurturing learning environment This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine impact on the educational journey of young people. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for individuals who: Have experience working with children or young people Are resilient, patient, and able to remain calm under pressure Have strong interpersonal and communication skills Can build trust and positive relationships with students Are passionate about supporting students with additional behavioural or emotional needs Work well within a team environment Experience within education, youth work, coaching, care, mentoring, or SEMH support would be highly beneficial.

Candidate Requirements Applicants will need:

An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) EWC registration (support provided if required) Two professional references covering a 24-month period Completion of a Level 2 Safeguarding course during onboarding To be over the age of 18 Teaching Personnel will support successful applicants through the full compliance and registration process. Why Work Through Teaching Personnel? When working with Teaching Personnel, you will have access to: Weekly pay through PAYE A dedicated consultant supporting your placement journey Free CPD training and career development opportunities Ongoing guidance and support from an experienced education team Interested? If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to support young people within a secondary school Alternative Provision setting, we would love to hear from you. Apply today by submitting your updated CV. 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.