Behaviour Support Assistant Newport September Start Behaviour Support Assistant Newport Full-Time September Start Do you have experience supporting children or adults who display challenging behaviour? Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds? Looking to earn £462.80 - £543.20 per week ? Interested in ongoing CPD training and career development ? Company pension scheme and additional employee benefits available. Seeking a rewarding and varied role within education? Considering a long-term career supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs ? Vision for Education are recruiting a Behaviour Support Assistant to work within a specialist Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Newport , starting September . This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience supporting children or adults with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs or Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD) . We welcome applicants from education, care, youth work, sports coaching, residential support and other people-focused backgrounds. The school supports pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support to achieve their full potential. Many of these young people have experienced challenging circumstances, and school provides a safe, structured environment where positive relationships can have a lasting impact. As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will act as a positive role model, building trusted relationships with pupils and helping them regulate their emotions, engage with learning and develop confidence both inside and outside the classroom. You will play a key role in recognising early signs of dysregulation, using de-escalation strategies and positive behaviour management techniques to support pupils before situations escalate. Staff are encouraged to take a calm, restorative approach, helping pupils re-engage with learning in a safe and supportive way. A Team Teach qualification (or similar positive behaviour management training) would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training can be provided. The Role Supporting primary and secondary-aged pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs Working with pupils on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups Building positive, trusting and professional relationships Supporting pupils through challenging situations with patience and resilience Working alongside teachers and wider support staff to meet individual learning and behavioural needs Encouraging positive engagement, participation and independence Using de-escalation techniques and positive behaviour strategies to support learning Helping to create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who has one or more of the following: Experience supporting children or adults with challenging behaviour, SEMH or additional needs A Team Teach qualification or similar training such as PROACT-SCIP or MAPA (desirable, not essential) Experience within education, care, youth work, residential care, sports coaching or similar settings A calm, resilient and empathetic approach Excellent communication and relationship-building skills The ability to remain patient and adaptable in challenging situations An understanding of the National Curriculum is beneficial Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), or willingness to register What We Offer Weekly pay of £462.80 - £543.20 , depending on experience and qualifications Full-time position with a September start Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities Company pension scheme and additional employee benefits A supportive school environment with excellent mentoring Genuine opportunity to secure a permanent position through commitment, reliability and strong performance We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in support work, care, youth work, residential care, sports coaching, teaching assistance and education . If your experience comes from a different sector but you feel your skills would make you an excellent Behaviour Support Assistant, we would still love to hear from you. To find out more or apply for this Behaviour Support Assistant job in Newport , please contact Chris using the details below or send your CV for immediate consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.
Jul 08, 2026
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Behaviour Support Assistant Newport September Start Behaviour Support Assistant Newport Full-Time September Start Do you have experience supporting children or adults who display challenging behaviour? Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds? Looking to earn £462.80 - £543.20 per week ? Interested in ongoing CPD training and career development ? Company pension scheme and additional employee benefits available. Seeking a rewarding and varied role within education? Considering a long-term career supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs ? Vision for Education are recruiting a Behaviour Support Assistant to work within a specialist Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Newport , starting September . This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience supporting children or adults with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs or Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD) . We welcome applicants from education, care, youth work, sports coaching, residential support and other people-focused backgrounds. The school supports pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support to achieve their full potential. Many of these young people have experienced challenging circumstances, and school provides a safe, structured environment where positive relationships can have a lasting impact. As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will act as a positive role model, building trusted relationships with pupils and helping them regulate their emotions, engage with learning and develop confidence both inside and outside the classroom. You will play a key role in recognising early signs of dysregulation, using de-escalation strategies and positive behaviour management techniques to support pupils before situations escalate. Staff are encouraged to take a calm, restorative approach, helping pupils re-engage with learning in a safe and supportive way. A Team Teach qualification (or similar positive behaviour management training) would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training can be provided. The Role Supporting primary and secondary-aged pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs Working with pupils on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups Building positive, trusting and professional relationships Supporting pupils through challenging situations with patience and resilience Working alongside teachers and wider support staff to meet individual learning and behavioural needs Encouraging positive engagement, participation and independence Using de-escalation techniques and positive behaviour strategies to support learning Helping to create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who has one or more of the following: Experience supporting children or adults with challenging behaviour, SEMH or additional needs A Team Teach qualification or similar training such as PROACT-SCIP or MAPA (desirable, not essential) Experience within education, care, youth work, residential care, sports coaching or similar settings A calm, resilient and empathetic approach Excellent communication and relationship-building skills The ability to remain patient and adaptable in challenging situations An understanding of the National Curriculum is beneficial Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), or willingness to register What We Offer Weekly pay of £462.80 - £543.20 , depending on experience and qualifications Full-time position with a September start Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities Company pension scheme and additional employee benefits A supportive school environment with excellent mentoring Genuine opportunity to secure a permanent position through commitment, reliability and strong performance We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in support work, care, youth work, residential care, sports coaching, teaching assistance and education . If your experience comes from a different sector but you feel your skills would make you an excellent Behaviour Support Assistant, we would still love to hear from you. To find out more or apply for this Behaviour Support Assistant job in Newport , please contact Chris using the details below or send your CV for immediate consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.
SEN Teaching Assistant Interested in working as a teaching assistant in a specialist school supporting pupils with a variety of learning difficulties? Excellent rate of pay £462.80 - £543.60 per week Available for day-to-day supply or interested in a full-time position? Prior experience with children with learning difficulties or challenging behaviour? Looking for a Monday to Friday role with weekends off? Then we may have the role for you! Vision for Education work closely alongside a specialist school in Cardiff who are looking to recruit enthusiastic and experienced teaching assistants to join their school for both day-to-day supply and full-time positions. Ideally, you ll have experience teaching/supporting autistic pupils with a great manner of building relationships with both students and staff. Although experience isn t always necessary! The right attitude and willingness to learn goes a long way! The students attend the school due to a diagnosis of Autism and many have co-existing conditions including ADHD, sensory processing disorder, learning disabilities, disruptive behaviour disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, tics and Tourette syndrome, epilepsy and learning disabilities. You would need to be confident and capable of supporting pupils in an education capacity that do have difficulties with communication, eating, toileting as well as those who have sensory difficulties. Therefore, a resilient character that has the ability to work proactively with challenging behaviour would be ideal. The role is more challenging than mainstream schools, but the class sizes are smaller, so you ll really have a great opportunity to build rapport and make an impression on the children. So whether you have 10 years, 2 years or 2 months of experience in supporting children / adults with Autism or even if you have a close personal connection to Autism, get in touch! The centre has been known to appoint candidates who get on particularly well on a long-term basis, which is a real incentive to show off your skill sets! Some of the benefits: Approved supplier for Wales and government backed company Full and part time positions available Flexible working weeks Excellent rate of pay £444.60 - £509.60 per week CPD training provided through Vision as well as many additional courses! You ll be assigned a friendly personal consultant to oversee the whole process & will assist with your day-to-day queries as well as organising any training sessions you might be interested in No hidden admin fees Pension scheme & holiday pay Guaranteed work schemes If interested, please contact Chris Hancock on the number below or send a copy of your CV through for consideration. I look forward to hearing from you!
Jun 19, 2026
Seasonal
SEN Teaching Assistant Interested in working as a teaching assistant in a specialist school supporting pupils with a variety of learning difficulties? Excellent rate of pay £462.80 - £543.60 per week Available for day-to-day supply or interested in a full-time position? Prior experience with children with learning difficulties or challenging behaviour? Looking for a Monday to Friday role with weekends off? Then we may have the role for you! Vision for Education work closely alongside a specialist school in Cardiff who are looking to recruit enthusiastic and experienced teaching assistants to join their school for both day-to-day supply and full-time positions. Ideally, you ll have experience teaching/supporting autistic pupils with a great manner of building relationships with both students and staff. Although experience isn t always necessary! The right attitude and willingness to learn goes a long way! The students attend the school due to a diagnosis of Autism and many have co-existing conditions including ADHD, sensory processing disorder, learning disabilities, disruptive behaviour disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, tics and Tourette syndrome, epilepsy and learning disabilities. You would need to be confident and capable of supporting pupils in an education capacity that do have difficulties with communication, eating, toileting as well as those who have sensory difficulties. Therefore, a resilient character that has the ability to work proactively with challenging behaviour would be ideal. The role is more challenging than mainstream schools, but the class sizes are smaller, so you ll really have a great opportunity to build rapport and make an impression on the children. So whether you have 10 years, 2 years or 2 months of experience in supporting children / adults with Autism or even if you have a close personal connection to Autism, get in touch! The centre has been known to appoint candidates who get on particularly well on a long-term basis, which is a real incentive to show off your skill sets! Some of the benefits: Approved supplier for Wales and government backed company Full and part time positions available Flexible working weeks Excellent rate of pay £444.60 - £509.60 per week CPD training provided through Vision as well as many additional courses! You ll be assigned a friendly personal consultant to oversee the whole process & will assist with your day-to-day queries as well as organising any training sessions you might be interested in No hidden admin fees Pension scheme & holiday pay Guaranteed work schemes If interested, please contact Chris Hancock on the number below or send a copy of your CV through for consideration. I look forward to hearing from you!
Behaviour Support Assistant Do you have experience supporting individuals who display challenging behaviour? Are you passionate about being a positive role model to pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds? Interested in an excellent weekly rate of pay from £462.80 £543.20 per week? Looking to access CPD training opportunities? Company pension scheme and additional benefits available Seeking a rewarding and challenging role? Considering a long-term career in the education sector? Vision for Education are actively recruiting individuals with a background in supporting adults or children who display social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD) across the Cardiff area. We work closely with a pupil referral unit (PRU) who are seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to support pupils on both a 1:1 and small group basis. Often, these pupils are labelled as the naughty children, which is rarely the full story. Many come from disadvantaged and challenging backgrounds, and school is their safe space a place where positive role models like you can make a real and lasting difference. The school is looking for someone who is genuinely interested in helping steer these pupils in the right direction and act as a positive influence. You will be expected to build strong relationships and de-escalate behaviours before situations escalate. If a pupil becomes agitated, the school encourages staff to take them out of the situation to help them regulate, calm down, and re-engage with learning. This role will require you to think on your feet and use positive reinforcement strategies to get the best out of pupils. A Team Teach qualification (or equivalent) would be beneficial, but it is not essential, as full training can be provided. What the role will involve: Working with primary and secondary aged pupils Building strong, trusting relationships Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis Being resilient and supporting pupils through difficult situations Working alongside the class teacher to assess pupil needs and support learning in and out of the classroom Encouraging pupils to work cooperatively with others and engage in activities De-escalating situations and using positive reinforcement to promote learning The ideal candidate will have one or more of the following: Previous experience working with pupils who display challenging behaviour and SEMH needs A Team Teach qualification or relevant training (e.g. PROACT-SCIP / MAPA) desirable but not essential An understanding of how to maintain a stimulating yet fun learning environment Experience supporting primary or secondary aged pupils A flexible, proactive, empathetic, and creative approach The ability to remain patient, calm, and engaging under pressure Knowledge of the National Curriculum Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), or willingness to register The school is known to offer permanent positions to individuals who demonstrate hard work, reliability, and dedication, making this a fantastic long-term opportunity. We welcome applicants from support worker, care, sports, and education backgrounds. If you come from a different background, but feel you would still be a strong fit for the role, we would still encourage you to apply. If you would like more information or wish to apply for this position, please contact Chris on the number below or send a copy of your CV for consideration. I look forward to hearing from you!
Jun 19, 2026
Seasonal
Behaviour Support Assistant Do you have experience supporting individuals who display challenging behaviour? Are you passionate about being a positive role model to pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds? Interested in an excellent weekly rate of pay from £462.80 £543.20 per week? Looking to access CPD training opportunities? Company pension scheme and additional benefits available Seeking a rewarding and challenging role? Considering a long-term career in the education sector? Vision for Education are actively recruiting individuals with a background in supporting adults or children who display social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD) across the Cardiff area. We work closely with a pupil referral unit (PRU) who are seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to support pupils on both a 1:1 and small group basis. Often, these pupils are labelled as the naughty children, which is rarely the full story. Many come from disadvantaged and challenging backgrounds, and school is their safe space a place where positive role models like you can make a real and lasting difference. The school is looking for someone who is genuinely interested in helping steer these pupils in the right direction and act as a positive influence. You will be expected to build strong relationships and de-escalate behaviours before situations escalate. If a pupil becomes agitated, the school encourages staff to take them out of the situation to help them regulate, calm down, and re-engage with learning. This role will require you to think on your feet and use positive reinforcement strategies to get the best out of pupils. A Team Teach qualification (or equivalent) would be beneficial, but it is not essential, as full training can be provided. What the role will involve: Working with primary and secondary aged pupils Building strong, trusting relationships Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis Being resilient and supporting pupils through difficult situations Working alongside the class teacher to assess pupil needs and support learning in and out of the classroom Encouraging pupils to work cooperatively with others and engage in activities De-escalating situations and using positive reinforcement to promote learning The ideal candidate will have one or more of the following: Previous experience working with pupils who display challenging behaviour and SEMH needs A Team Teach qualification or relevant training (e.g. PROACT-SCIP / MAPA) desirable but not essential An understanding of how to maintain a stimulating yet fun learning environment Experience supporting primary or secondary aged pupils A flexible, proactive, empathetic, and creative approach The ability to remain patient, calm, and engaging under pressure Knowledge of the National Curriculum Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), or willingness to register The school is known to offer permanent positions to individuals who demonstrate hard work, reliability, and dedication, making this a fantastic long-term opportunity. We welcome applicants from support worker, care, sports, and education backgrounds. If you come from a different background, but feel you would still be a strong fit for the role, we would still encourage you to apply. If you would like more information or wish to apply for this position, please contact Chris on the number below or send a copy of your CV for consideration. I look forward to hearing from you!
