Behaviour Support Assistant – Swansea| £14.30 per hour | Agency Role
Teaching Personnel are looking for dedicated, resilient and motivated Behaviour Support Assistants to join a specialist provision in the Swansea area that supports pupils with behavioural, social and emotional needs.
This is a mixed‑age provision, supporting learners typically from primary through secondary age, all of whom benefit from a nurturing, structured, and therapeutic learning environment. The setting includes behavioural support pathways as well as a mental health and wellbeing provision, making it an incredibly rewarding place to work.
If you're passionate about helping young people regulate behaviour, build emotional resilience, and rediscover their confidence, this role could be ideal for you.
✅ About the Setting (No School Name Included)
The provision is a purpose-built centre in Swansea offering:
Mixed-age groups with tailored learning
Small class sizes for targeted intervention
A trauma-informed approach
Behaviour and mental health support pathways
Therapeutic outdoor and indoor learning spaces
A highly supportive and collaborative staff team
The environment is calm, structured and designed to help pupils re-engage with learning through safety, consistency and positive relationships.
✅ Role Responsibilities
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:
Support pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis
Assist young people with behaviour regulation and emotional wellbeing
Use positive behaviour strategies and de‑escalation techniques
Contribute to personalised behaviour plans and interventions
Support mental health needs through structured routines
Build supportive, trusting relationships with learners
Help create a safe and encouraging classroom environment
Record and provide feedback on behaviour and progress
✅ What Makes a Great Candidate?
You do not need previous school-based experience — many strong candidates come from alternative backgrounds.
Ideal backgrounds include:
Youth work
Mental health support
Residential care
Support work or social care
Psychology graduates
Sports coaching
Security, police cadets or mentoring roles
Behaviour mentoring or community support services
Key Attributes:
Resilience and patience
Strong communication
Consistent and calm approach
Confidence in managing challenging behaviour
Ability to build rapport quickly
Passion for supporting vulnerable young people
A driving licence is desirable due to location and transport links.
✅ Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?
Working with us means you’ll receive:
£14.30 per hour – paid weekly via PAYE
A dedicated consultant for ongoing support
Free CPD in safeguarding, trauma-informed practice & behaviour management
Flexible long-term opportunities
Access to a supportive online portal
Routes into permanent positions
Experience in a highly respected specialist environment
✅ Hours & Availability
Full-time (Monday–Friday)
Long-term placement with opportunities to stay on
Immediate or upcoming starts available
Apply Today
If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference in a specialist behavioural and mental health setting, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Teaching Personnel for more information.
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.
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