Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Location: Newport, South Wales (commutable from Cardiff, Cwmbran & surrounding areas) Job Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only Pay: £90–£110 per day (dependent on experience) Start Dates: Immediate & February starts available

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant Job – Secondary School

Are you looking for a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant job in Newport or the surrounding areas?

Do you have a passion for supporting pupils with behavioural, social, and emotional needs in a mainstream secondary school?

We are recruiting a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to work within an inclusive mainstream secondary school, supporting pupils aged 11–16 who require additional help with behaviour regulation, emotional wellbeing, and engagement in learning.

This is a long-term, full-time role offering consistency, strong support, and the opportunity to make a real impact on pupils’ school experience.

About the School

This is a welcoming mainstream secondary school in Newport with a strong focus on positive behaviour support and inclusion. Pupils with behavioural and SEMH needs are supported within mainstream lessons, with targeted interventions in place to help them succeed.

The school offers:

Clear behaviour policies and structured routines

A supportive senior leadership and pastoral team

An experienced SENCo and behaviour support team

A calm, inc...