Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Unqualified Teaching Assistant
Location: Cardiff, CF5
Salary: £90 per day via PAYEE (increase in April 2026)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (Term Time Only)
Start Date: ASAP / March 2026 – July 2026 (End of Academic Year)
Sector: Education / Teaching Assistant / SEN Support

Are you passionate about supporting young people and considering a career in education, teaching, youth work, or educational psychology?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting an Unqualified Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Cardiff (CF5). This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting students aged 11–18 in a mainstream school environment, particularly those with Special Educational Needs, Social Emotional and Mental Health needs, and Additional Learning Needs.

This position is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, psychology students, support workers, youth workers, sports coaches, or career changers looking to develop experience within a school setting.

You will also deliver structured intervention sessions twice per week, with full training, resources, and ongoing mentoring provided.

The school has a strong reputation for inclusive education, staff development, and pupil wellbeing, offering regular training and career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities – Teaching Assistant / SEN Support

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support classroom teachers with learning support and behaviour management

• Provide 1:1 support and small group interventions for pupils with SEN, SEMH, ALN, Autism (ASD), and ADHD

• Assist students with academic engagement, emotional regulation, and social development

• Help create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

• Deliver targeted intervention programmes to support student progress

• Gain valuable experience for careers in teaching, SEN support, youth work, therapy, or psychology

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Interested in education, teaching assistant roles, or SEN support

• Passionate about working with young people

• Patient, empathetic, and proactive

• Strong communicators with teamwork skills

• Keen to gain experience in secondary schools or special educational needs settings

• Willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS and EWC Registration (support provided)

You must also provide two professional references.

FREE Training & Professional Development

Teaching Personnel provides fully funded training to help you succeed, including:

• Level 2 Safeguarding Training

• Cover Supervisor Training

• Team Teach Behaviour Management Training

• Autism Awareness & SEN Strategies

• Thrive & Emotional Wellbeing Approaches

This training helps develop key skills for roles such as:

• Teaching Assistant

• SEN Teaching Assistant

• Learning Support Assistant

• Behaviour Support Worker

• Education Support Worker

• Cover Supervisor

What’s in It for You?

• £95 per day pay

• FREE accredited training before starting

• Trial placement in a supportive secondary school

• Dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant support

• Opportunities for long-term, full-time, or flexible work

• Clear progression into teacher training, SEN careers, or educational psychology

Start Your Career in Education Today

Whether you are a recent graduate, aspiring teacher, psychology student, youth worker, coach, or care professional, this role offers the perfect opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while making a genuine difference to students’ lives.

Apply today with your CV to begin your career as a Teaching Assistant in Cardiff.

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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