Unqualified Support Worker

Unqualified Support Worker

Location: Cardiff and Penarth
Position: Unqualified Support Worker – Special Educational Needs (SEN)
School Type: SEN School catering to pupils aged 3 to 19
Contract: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Salary: £89.38 per day
Start Date: Immediate start available

Overview:
Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Unqualified Teaching Assistant to join a number of Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools in Cardiff and Penarth. These schools cater to children and young people aged 3–19 with a variety of additional learning needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support classroom teachers in delivering tailored learning to students.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support during lessons and daily routines.

• Encourage students’ social, emotional, and academic development.

• Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

• Assist with preparing and adapting learning materials.

• Work closely with teaching staff and SEN professionals.

Requirements:

• No formal qualifications required.

• Enchanced Child and Adult DBS (Teaching Personnel can help you obtain this)

• Safeguarding Level 2 (Teaching Personnel can help you obtain this)

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rate of £89.38

• Full-time, consistent work with the potential for career development

• Ongoing training and professional support from Teaching Personnel

• A welcoming and supportive school environment

• Immediate start available

How to Apply:
Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and any relevant experience to Teaching Personnel. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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