SEBD Support Staff
- Location: Cardiff
- 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 Cardiff.
- 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.