Learning Support Assistant (Behaviour)

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential? Do you have experience in youth work, social work, youth engagement, care, sports coaching or mentoring? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

TeacherActive is working with a welcoming and supportive secondary behaviour school in Cardiff, seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join their team on a temporary basis.

This specialist setting supports pupils aged 11–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). The school prides itself on creating a safe, nurturing environment where every young person is given the opportunity to succeed, while placing just as much value on the wellbeing and development of its staff. The school is easily accessible with excellent public transport links across Cardiff.

The Role

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Encourage engagement in learning and promote positive behaviour.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and emotional regulation.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider pastoral team to create a positive learning environment.

What We're Looking For

You do not need previous school experience to be successful in this role. We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:

• Youth Work
• Social Work
• Youth Engagement
• Residential Care
• Support Work
• Sports Coaching
• Mentoring
• Any role supporting young people

If you're patient, resilient, compassionate and committed to making a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you.

In Return You'll Receive

• £90 per day (PAYE)
• Full-time temporary contract
• A welcoming, supportive school that genuinely invests in both staff and pupils.
• Valuable experience within a specialist secondary setting.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated TeacherActive consultant.
• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities.

If you're ready to inspire, motivate and support young people who need positive role models, apply today and start making a lasting difference.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.