Secondary Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Secondary School

Cardiff | Full-Time

Autism Support | ADHD Support | SEN Experience Desirable

£93-100 per day

As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and the school’s Additional Learning Needs Coordinator (ALNCo) to provide tailored support to pupils who require additional academic, emotional, and behavioural support throughout the school day.

You may support students on a 1:1 basis or within small group settings, helping them remain engaged in lessons, develop social skills, regulate emotions, and build confidence within the classroom environment.

• Supporting pupils with Autism (ASD) and ADHD in lessons and around the school
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and differentiated learning
• Promoting positive behaviour management strategies
• Supporting students with emotional regulation and communication skills
• Encouraging pupil engagement, independence, and confidence
• Building positive and professional relationships with students and staff
• Providing consistent support in line with individual learning plans

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, Autism, ADHD, or behavioural needs
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations
• Experience in education, care, youth work, coaching, or support work is advantageous
• A passion for supporting young people to achieve their full potential

• Competitive weekly pay
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within secondary education and SEN support

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

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' and may conduct 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 is provided.