Behaviour Support Assistant - Secondary School

Behaviour Support Assistant - Secondary School (EBD Focus)
Cardiff
£460 per week
April and September starts available

Are you passionate about supporting young people who need the right guidance, structure, and encouragement to succeed?

We are working with a welcoming and well-established secondary school in Cardiff that is seeking dedicated Behaviour Support Assistants to join their team. The role focuses on supporting students with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), helping them engage positively with learning and school life.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who can build strong relationships, remain calm under pressure, and provide the consistency and encouragement that young people need to thrive.

The Role

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work closely with students who require additional support with behaviour and emotional regulation. You will play a key role in helping them stay engaged in lessons, develop positive coping strategies, and build confidence in the classroom environment.

Who This Role Would Suit

Experience working with young people with behavioural needs is highly desirable. However, we have found that Psychology graduates and Sports graduates often excel in this type of role due to their understanding of behaviour, motivation, and teamwork.

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who:

• Have experience supporting young people with EBD or additional learning needs

• Are Psychology or Sports graduates looking to gain school-based experience

• Have worked in coaching, youth work, mentoring, or support roles

• Are confident, resilient, and able to build strong professional relationships

• Want to make a genuine difference in young people's lives

What the School Offers

• A supportive and experienced pastoral and SEN team

• A strong behaviour support structure within the school

• A chance to gain valuable experience working with young people who need positive role models

• Opportunities starting April and September

Requirements

A valid DBS certificate is required to work in schools. If you do not currently have one, we can help you process a new DBS quickly and easily as part of the registration process.

If you are passionate about supporting young people, have a calm and resilient approach, and want to play a key role in helping students overcome barriers to learning, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this rewarding opportunity.