SEN Behavioural Support Teacher

Overview

SEN Behavioural Support Teacher –

Location:

Penarth, Cardiff. Salary: £172.98/day. Contract type:
Full time roles available.

The role focuses on supporting pupils aged 3-19 years with a range of Additional Learning Needs (ALN), particularly those who require structured behavioural and emotional support to access learning. The successful candidate will deliver and support learning across the curriculum, working with pupils who may present with behaviours that challenge
, social communication needs, or emotional regulation difficulties. A key element of the role is the ability to create a calm, nurturing, and highly structured learning environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated to engage.

Applicants must have experience in using positive behaviour support strategies
, trauma‑informed approaches, or therapeutic practices that promote emotional wellbeing and inclusion. The school s ethos of nurturing confident, resilient individuals who are prepared to play a meaningful role in life strongly underpins both classroom practice and the wider school culture.

This is a rewarding role for a teacher who is committed to building strong relationships
, promoting positive behaviour, and enabling every pupil to achieve their potential both academically and socially.

• Deliver and support learning across the curriculum for pupils aged 3-19 with ALN.
• Support pupils who may present with behaviours that challenge, social communication needs, or emotional regulation difficulties.
• Create and maintain a calm, nurturing, and highly structured learning environment.
• Apply positive behaviour support strategies, trauma‑informed approaches, or therapeutic practices to promote emotional wellbeing and inclusion.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues to support holistic development.

• Experience teaching in SEN schools.
• Coherent and in‑depth understanding of ALN and how to cater to them via independent learning plans.
• Ability to create fun and exciting environments where learning and self‑exploration can take place.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and demonstrate high empathy during challenging situations.
• Ability to support fellow staff and lead by example in behaviour and attitude.
• Qualified Teaching Status (QTS).
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
• Child and Adult Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
• Level 2 Safeguard training.
• Professional references covering the previous 24 months of employment, including a reference from a SEN school.

The school is based in Penarth but has campuses around Barry and Cardiff. The school supports around 500 pupils aged 3-19, all with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including ASD, PMLD, and physical disabilities.

While the environment is fast‑paced, staff are fully supported by a strong team and a dedicated Headteacher. The school is recognised as award‑winning for its innovative use of technology to enhance learning and participation.

Alongside a rich curriculum, pupils benefit from regular outdoor and community‑based activities that build confidence and prepare them for life.