Full-time Teaching Assistant, SEN bases

FULL TIME TEACHING ASSISTANTS – SEPTEMBER 2026 START
Barry, CF62 | Secondary School Additional Needs Base
Full Academic Year | Monday to Friday | 08:10am – 15:10pm
Starting from £93 per day

Are you passionate about supporting teenagers who learn differently? Looking for a rewarding role where every day genuinely makes a difference?

We are recruiting Full Time Teaching Assistants to work within a specialist Additional Needs Base inside a secondary school in Barry (CF62), starting September 2026 for the full academic year.

This is not a mainstream classroom role. You will be supporting teenagers with additional learning needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs) and highly anxious learners in a smaller, more supportive setting designed around their needs.

No formal education experience? That’s absolutely fine.

We are looking for patient, resilient and adaptable individuals from a range of backgrounds who understand the importance of positive relationships, encouragement and emotional support.

This role is PERFECT for people with experience in:
• Sports coaching
• Psychology or counselling studies
• Care work or support work
• Youth work
• Nursery or childcare settings
• Mental health support
• Recent graduates in English, Maths, Science or core subjects
• Anyone with personal or professional understanding of learning difficulties

The role involves:
✔ Supporting teenagers on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
✔ Helping pupils engage with school work up to GCSE level
✔ Building confidence, communication and emotional regulation
✔ Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD and SEMH needs
✔ Working with highly anxious learners who need calm, consistent support
✔ Encouraging positive behaviour and social interaction
✔ Taking part in practical activities including baking, cooking, arts and crafts
✔ Supporting educational trips and outdoor activities
✔ Creating a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment

We are looking for people who are:
• Calm under pressure
• Patient and empathetic
• Resilient and adaptable to change
• Confident building relationships with teenagers
• Positive, proactive and encouraging
• Comfortable supporting challenging behaviour when required
• Passionate about helping young people succeed

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to have a genuine impact on the lives of young people who need support, understanding and consistency to thrive both academically and emotionally.

If you want a role where no two days are the same and where you can truly make a difference every single day, we would love to hear from you.

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.
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