Sen Teaching Assistant

About the Role:
Location – Cardiff (CF24)
Pay - £92.95 per day
Hours – Full time (8:30am – 3:30pm)
Start Date – May 2026

Do you have experience working as a Teaching Assistant or are you looking to start a new career within the childcare sector? Teaching Personnel would love to hear from you!

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking to recruit a reliable and proactive SRB Teaching Assistant to work in a Primary School in the centre of Cardiff. The position will be full-time, starting in May 2026 with the possibility to be extended for the full academic year ending in July 2026 and potentially longer.

The ideal candidate will be confident working with children with a range of Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including social, emotional, and behavioural needs, as well as learning difficulties. You will be required to provide tailored support within the school’s Special Resource Base (SRB), helping pupils access learning in a structured and supportive environment.

You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to support individual learning plans, assist with daily classroom activities, and help create a positive and inclusive atmosphere. Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to deliver targeted interventions on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups.

Flexibility and adaptability are key, as you will be supporting children with varying needs, ensuring each child receives the appropriate level of care and guidance to support their development.

Main Duties:
• Providing tailored support within the SRB to meet a range of ALN needs.
• Working on a 1:1 basis and supporting individual learning and behavioural needs.
• Delivering targeted intervention work with individuals and small groups.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and social development.
• Assisting the teacher with classroom preparation and structured activities.
• Building professional relationships with children, staff, and parents in the school.

About the School:
The school is based in the centre of Cardiff and is a two-form entry. The school is looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join their friendly team who will bring a positive attitude to the class. You will receive continuous support and feedback, and the ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and reliable, whilst wanting to provide a positive and safe learning environment for the children.

What Teaching Personnel can offer you:
• A personal consultant who is an expert in the Cardiff area and who will be on hand to guide you throughout the onboarding process.
• Receive feedback from schools you attend to keep up to date on your progress.
• We offer a range of free/discounted courses on our website if you wish to improve your knowledge.
• Referral scheme with a £50 bonus if you refer a teacher/teaching assistant to us!

If you are looking to start a new SRB Teaching Assistant role in a Primary School,  please apply online or contact the Cardiff Primary Team on 02921 152423!

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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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