SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant
Secondary School | Immediate Start | Full-Time
Location: Cardiff
Contract Type: Fixed Term (Until July 2026)
Hours: Full-time, Term Time Only (08:15am-15:15pm)  (£14-£15ph)
Start Date: Monday 2^nd June 2025

Are you a passionate, experienced Teaching Assistant looking to support students with special educational needs (SEN) in a thriving inclusive school environment? Do you have a background in care, youth work, or education, and want to develop your skills while making a real difference in the lives of young people?

We’re recruiting a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join our committed team, working with pupils aged 11–16 with a range of complex learning needs, including Down syndrome, non-verbal communication, physical disabilities, and developmental delays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver individualised support to pupils with additional learning needs (ALN)
• Work 1:1 and in small groups to promote engagement, independence, and life skills
• Assist in delivering differentiated lesson plans in collaboration with the class teacher and SENCO
• Use communication aids and strategies, including PECS, Makaton, or assistive technology (training provided)
• Support personal care needs sensitively, when required

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH, PMLD, or SLD
• A calm, empathetic, and flexible approach to support diverse learner profiles
• Strong communication and team-working skills
• Enthusiasm for inclusive education and a willingness to learn

Whether you have worked as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), Care Worker, Support Worker, or in a youth-focused setting, your transferable skills are valued here.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Work within a vibrant, inclusive secondary school with a nurturing SEND team
• Ongoing professional development and specialist SEND training provided
• Excellent support from experienced teachers and leaders
• A rewarding career path in education and child development

Ideal for candidates seeking long-term experience in a SEND education role or exploring a future in teaching, psychology, speech and language therapy, or occupational therapy.

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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