SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Specialist Additional Needs Base
Secondary School, Cardiff
Start Date: 3rd November 2025 – End of Academic Year (July 2026)
Full Time | Monday to Friday | 08:15 – 15:15
Potential for Contract Extension

Pay rate: £90 daily.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with additional learning needs? A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Cardiff is seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to join their Specialist Additional Needs Base on a full-time basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support learners with a range of complex needs, including:

• Global Developmental Delay
• Down Syndrome
• ADHD
• Emotional and behavioural needs
• Physical and medical needs
• Moderate to severe learning difficulties

About the Role:

You will work closely with a small group of learners, most of whom are working at a primary-level ability, despite being in secondary school. You will be expected to support pupils both in small group settings and on a 1:1 basis, helping them access a differentiated curriculum up to GCSE level, depending on individual needs.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with complex additional needs, including physical and medical needs.
• Understands the challenges faced by learners with cognitive, emotional, and behavioural differences.
• Is calm, patient, and resilient in the face of challenging behaviours or unexpected situations.
• Can collaborate effectively with teachers, therapists, and other support staff.
• Is confident in providing personal care and medical assistance when required (training will be provided if needed).
• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and inclusive education practices.

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant experience in a similar role or setting (school, healthcare, support services).
• Ability to support learning across a range of subjects, adapting resources where necessary.
• A valid DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.
• A potential for the role to be extended beyond July 2026.

To apply, please submit your CV.

Join us in shaping brighter futures for young people who need it most.

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