SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Location:

Vale of Glamorgan

Start Date:

September 2026

Salary: £85+ per day

Are you ready to make a lasting difference in the classroom?

Can you follow instructions while demonstrating a strong work ethic and a positive, proactive attitude?
Do you have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Are you a Teaching Assistant seeking a rewarding new opportunity?
Teacher Active is proud to partner with a specialist school in the Vale of Glamorgan that champions an inclusive ethos, where every pupil is valued and supported. The school is dedicated to helping children achieve their full potential within a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for both pupils and staff.

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate and adaptable Teaching Assistant to provide support to young pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This is a temporary, long-term position with the possibility of permanency for the right candidate. The successful applicant will offer one-to-one support, demonstrating empathy, flexibility, and responsiveness to each pupil’s unique requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Inspire and motivate pupils while collaborating effectively with colleagues.
Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management.
Listen attentively to pupils to understand and respond to their individual needs.
Maintain resilience and apply tailored teaching strategies to support learning.
Utilise your experience working with SEN pupils to provide targeted and effective support.

Why Join Teacher Active?

Benefit from a dedicated team of consultants with expert knowledge of the education sector.
Enjoy complimentary career guidance, recruitment support, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training.
Participate in the Teacher Active Referral Scheme – earn a £100 gift when you refer a friend* (
* Terms and conditions apply).
All staff are paid through PAYE, ensuring correct Tax and National Insurance deductions, with no hidden administration fees.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role or wish to explore other opportunities, please click ‘apply’ now. I will be in touch to discuss your application further. Alternatively, you are welcome to contact me directly using the details below:

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About Teacher Active

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment