Teaching Assistant - Specialist Provision

HLTA / Teaching Assistant – Specialist Provision (Cardiff CF14)
£120 per day | Full-Time | September Start

Are you passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and making a real difference in the classroom? We are seeking a confident, patient, and adaptable individual to join a specialist provision in Cardiff this September.

This is a full-time role for the academic year (with potential to extend to two years), offering a rewarding opportunity to work closely with pupils who have complex needs in a supportive, well-resourced environment.

About the Role

• Full-time position starting September for the full academic year (potential extension to 2 years)
• Working Monday to Friday, 08:15am – 3:15pm
• Based in Cardiff (CF14)
• Supporting small groups of around 10 pupils with complex needs within a specialised base
• Delivering and assisting with multi-sensory learning approaches, particularly in Maths and English
• Leading small group interventions and adapting learning to suit individual needs

What We’re Looking For

• A confident and patient individual who can lead and support small groups effectively
• Experience working with pupils with additional needs, including learning difficulties and complex needs
• Ability to deliver targeted interventions and adapt teaching strategies
• Minimum of A-levels (or equivalent)
• Experience in primary or secondary settings (supporting pupils working at a primary level is desirable)
• HLTA qualification is highly desirable, though strong relevant experience will also be considered

Who This Role Suits

• Experienced Teaching Assistants or HLTAs
• Individuals with a background in special educational needs (SEN)
• Aspiring teachers looking to gain valuable classroom and intervention experience
• Confident graduates or professionals comfortable leading small groups of children

Why Apply?

• Competitive daily rate of £120
• Opportunity to gain valuable SEN and intervention experience
• Supportive and collaborative school environment
• A highly rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on pupils’ development

If you’re committed to inclusive education and ready to take on a meaningful role this September, we’d love to hear from you.

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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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