SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Cardiff

Salary: £89.38 per day

Location: Cardiff

Hours: 08:30–15:30

Start Date: ASAP

We at Teaching Personnel are proud to be working in partnership with a specialist provision in Cardiff dedicated to pupils aged 11–16 with social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. This role will include working alongside ALN (additional learning needs) individuals and those with PMLD (profound and multiple learning difficulties). We’re recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants who are committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people who require tailored emotional and academic support. Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)? If so, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN
• Assist teachers with differentiated learning activities and interventions
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment
• Track pupil progress and report to teaching staff and SENCO
• Support with personal care tasks when required (training provided)

✅ Candidate Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check (we’ll help you obtain this!)
• Education workforce council (we’ll help you obtain this!)
• Experience supporting children with SEN (preferred but not essential)
• Empathetic, patient, and resilient mindset
• Passionate, dedicated and motivated individual
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Relevant qualifications in education or childcare (desirable)

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rate of £89.38
• Flexible working options – full-time or part-time
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Dedicated support from your Teaching Personnel consultant
• The chance to make a real difference in young lives

Ready to Apply?

Submit your CV today and take the next step in your career with Teaching Personnel. Join a team that values compassion, dedication, and the power of education.

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.
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’ this may also include 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 provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.