SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Cardiff

Full-time

From £89.38 per day

Teaching Personnel are delighted to be working in partnership with a specialist ALN provision based within Cardiff that are seeking excellent, high-performing teaching assistants to work across a range of ages from 3 to 19.

This is a role which will include supporting young children and adults with complex and severe learning difficulties including ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome, and SEMH. As a result, this will be an extremely hands-on position that requires individuals with a ‘get stuck in’ mindset.

We are looking for pro-active individuals that can use their initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Role responsibilities:

- Support pupils across 1:1 and small group settings

- Assist with personal care, mobility, feeding, and medical routines for pupils where necessary

- Help pupils regulate emotions and maintain a calm, supportive environment.

- Use visual aids, communication systems, and positive behaviour strategies

- Support sensory‑based learning and outdoor learning

- Work with teachers, therapists, and families to deliver consistent support and follow specialist programmes.

Although previous experience in SEN environments is advantageous, it is NOT essential to be successful in shortlisting or for the role itself. The school have outlined that successful candidates can be:

- Psychology graduates

- Sports coaches/graduates

- Drama/theatre individuals

- Aspiring teachers

- Social workers/carers

Ideal candidates will:

- Have experience working with children with additional learning needs in specialist settings.

- Be patient, empathetic, and resilient when supporting pupils with complex needs.

- Be adaptable and confident in working across different provisions and age ranges.

- Possess strong communication skills to liaise effectively with staff, parents.

- Show initiative and creativity.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check, an EWC application and provide satisfactory references prior to appointment. We can help you through this process.

Why join Teaching Personnel?

Here at Teaching Personnel, we offer more than just work and placements. You will get choice, flexibility, and a real opportunity to grow. With access to varied roles, guaranteed weekly competitive pay, and a huge CPD academy packed with additional training opportunities we make it our goal to make progression in education effortless.

If you’re ready to make a difference, please apply below. Or, alternatively, send your CV to .

* Shortlisting for this role will be taking place over the next few weeks with appointments made by the start of March
* All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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