SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching assistant

Location: Cardiff
Contract: Full-time / Part-time available
Salary: £89-110 depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP

About the School

Teaching Personnel are delighted to be working alongside a dedicated special school serving the Cardiff community. The provision itself is committed to improving the education and quality of life of pupils aged 3–19 with a wide range of learning difficulties.

The Role

We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and committed Teaching Assistants to join our team. No school experience is needed — just empathy, patience and a positive, proactive attitude.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support to pupils aged 3–19 with a diverse range of learning difficulties
• Work under the guidance of class teachers to deliver tailored learning activities
• Support pupils’ personal, social and emotional development
• Assist with sensory, behavioural or communication needs
• Help create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment

What We’re Looking For:

• A genuine passion for working with children and young people
• Patience, resilience, and empathy
• A positive, proactive and flexible approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What We Offer:

• A supportive and dedicated team environment
• Training and ongoing development opportunities

What you need:

• An enhanced DBS on the update service (We can help you apply for this!)
• Education workforce council application (We can help you apply for this!)
• 2 referee’s which are able to provide references

How to Apply

Please send your CV to Mackensie.kay@teachingpersonnel.com. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.

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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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