- Pay
- £95–120/day
- Where
- Pontypridd, Cardiff, GB
- Level
- Senior
SEBD Support Staff
Location: Swansea
Contract: Full time/Part-time/Flexible
Start date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive rate of pay
About the role
Elementa Wales is seeking an experienced and resilient member of learning support staff to join a secondary school in Swansea.
Applicants must have strong experience of supporting pupils in a social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD) setting.
You will provide consistent support that promotes engagement, emotional regulation, positive behaviour and access to learning.
Key responsibilities
Provide structured one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEBD needs.
Use Team Teach approaches and agreed behaviour-support strategies safely and consistently.
Help pupils regulate emotions, manage transitions and re-engage with learning.
Work closely with teaching, pastoral and safeguarding staff, recording and reporting concerns appropriately.
Requirements
Strong recent experience of working with children or young people in an SEBD setting.
Current Team Teach training is desirable.
A calm, consistent approach and confidence responding to behaviour that may challenge.
Strong communication, professional boundaries and a commitment to safeguarding.
Desirable:
Experience in a through school, Alternative Provision or SEND setting
Knowledge of trauma-informed practice (beneficial but not essential).
Current Team Teach training
Why work with Elementa?
Competitive rates of pay.
Access to ongoing professional development and support.
Safeguarding
Elementa is committed to safeguarding children throughout its recruitment processes. Successful applicants will complete thorough pre-screening and an interview, attend an insight session, and may visit one of our Alternative Provision or SEND school sites.
Successful applicants will also be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and a 12-week (60 paid days) employment trial period.
Please apply with your full, up-to-date CV. All applicants will receive a prompt response.