SEBD Support Staff

SEBD Support Staff

Location: Through school, Rhondda Cynon Taf

Contract: Part-time, (4-5 days per week, 8am-1pm)

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 through school in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Applicants must have strong experience of supporting pupils in a social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD) setting.

Working from 8am to 1pm across four or five days each week, 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 essential.

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).

Why work with Elementa?

A consistent part-time schedule of four or five mornings each week.

Competitive rates of pay.

Access to ongoing professional development and support.

If you have the required SEBD experience and current Team Teach training, apply today and a member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible.

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