SEN Teaching Assistant

Primary School Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support

Location:

Cardiff

Start date:

September

Hours:

Full‑time, term‑time only

Teaching Personnel is recruiting for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a welcoming primary school in Cardiff. This role is ideal for someone who is confident, patient, and genuinely passionate about supporting children with additional learning needs.

• Provide consistent 1:1 support to a child with behavioural or social‑emotional needs.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and engaging classroom environment
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• Use a patient, proactive and enthusiastic approach to support learning and behaviour.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider team, maintaining strong communication.
• Follow the school’s policies, safeguarding procedures and behaviour strategies
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• Experience in a primary school or working with children is desirable – but not essential for the right person.
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning, confidence and development.
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Willingness to complete all required safeguarding and training modules.
• A Valid UK Driving Licence is ideal – but not essential.

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• A supportive, welcoming school environment with strong staff collaboration.
• Access to a wide range of free training and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on a child’s progress, wellbeing and future.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

All candidates must have a valid enhanced DBS check and complete required safeguarding and training modules.