SEN Teaching Assistant

Join Our Exceptional SEN Team!

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Cardiff

Contract Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: From £89.38 per day

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you thrive in a nurturing, dynamic environment where every day brings new opportunities to grow and inspire?

At Teaching Personnel, we’re proud to support a specialist provision in Cardiff that is looking for SEN teaching assistants to join their team. The provision has approximately 50 incredible pupils with a broad spectrum of needs including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyspraxia, and other additional learning needs. We’re now looking for dedicated, skilled, and compassionate teaching assistants to join our team and help continue to provide outstanding care and education.

What We’re Looking For:

We welcome applicants who bring warmth, resilience, and creativity to their work. Ideal candidates will have:

• ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) qualification – to support pupils’ emotional wellbeing and resilience
• Manual Handling training
• Team Teach certification
• Experience or interest in niche areas such as sensory integration, speech and language support, or assistive technology
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• A proactive, flexible approach and a genuine passion for inclusive education

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive school culture
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive leadership and mentoring
• A chance to be part of a team that truly values your contribution
• The joy of helping pupils thrive and reach their full potential

How to Apply:

Please send your CV to Mackensie.kay@teachingpersonnel.com.

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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