Teaching Assistant - Physical Needs Base

Teaching Assistant – Physical Needs Base
Location: Secondary School, Penarth Area
Contract: Full-Time (Starting 3rd November 2025 for the full academic year)
Daily Rate: £90 - £95 per day

Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference!

Are you passionate about empowering young people with physical and additional needs? Do you want to be part of a warm, inclusive community where your skills truly matter? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join the vibrant Physical Needs Base at a lovely secondary school in Penarth. This is a full-time role starting in November 2025, offering you the opportunity to support, inspire, and enable young people to thrive both academically and personally.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide compassionate, tailored support to students with diverse physical and additional needs.
• Assist with personal care and manual handling (don’t worry if you’re not trained—we provide full training!).
• Play a key role in helping students access learning and achieve their goals through Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff in a truly team-oriented environment.
• Foster independence, build confidence, and encourage positive behaviour in every student.

About you:

• You have personal or professional experience working with young people with physical and additional needs—and you understand the unique challenges and joys this brings.
• Manual handling training is a bonus, but not essential – the school are happy to provide it.
• You bring patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills to the role.
• You thrive as a team player and adapt your approach to meet each student’s individual needs.

Why Join the team?

• Become part of a supportive, friendly school community that values your contribution.
• Enjoy opportunities for ongoing professional development and specialist training.
• Feel rewarded every day knowing you’re making a genuine impact on the lives of young people.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited to use your skills and passion to support our amazing students, send us your CV today! We can’t wait to welcome you on board.

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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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