60 sen teaching assistant jobs found in Cardiff

SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Cardiff Salary: From £92.63 per day Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only Start Date: September Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs to achieve their full potential? Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist partner school, supporting pupils aged 3-19 years with a diverse range of needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people who require specialist support to access learning, develop communication skills, and build independence. The Role As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and therapists to provide tailored support for pupils, with a particular focus on those with Autism...

SEN Teaching Assistant / Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant Cardiff Salary: £85.50 - £92.63 per day Start date: Immediate Start Do you enjoy supporting and developing children? Do you have an enthusiastic and bubbly personality? An outstanding school based in Cardiff have an opportunity arising for Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants. The role will entail working 1:1 with a child with challenging behaviour. ALN experience is required. The ideal SEN TA / Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant should have the following: Level 2 or 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 6 months’ experience in an educational establishment A calm, patient and caring personal Good communication skills A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines Experience in working with supporting students in their education on a 1:1 and a small group basis Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced Child DBS disclosure and provide at least 2...

Primary School Teaching Assistant – Cardiff, Wales We are seeking a dedicated Primary School Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant primary school in Cardiff, offering an excellent opportunity for experienced candidates to support classroom activities and promote an inclusive learning environment. This role is suitable for individuals with proven experience in supporting children, including those with additional learning needs (ALN) and behavioural challenges, within a school setting. Key Responsibilities * Provide comprehensive classroom support to teachers and pupils, fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment. * Support children with additional learning needs (ALN) and behaviours that may present challenges. * Assist in the development and implementation of personalised learning plans and behaviour management strategies. * Aid in the planning and delivery of engaging learning activities. * Contribute to maintaining a safe and stimulating classroom...

SEN/ALN Teaching Assistant – September 2026 Location: Newport, South Wales Pay: £465 - £550 weekly pay (depending on role) Hours: School hours, Monday to Friday Contract: September 2026, term-time only Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children and young people? Teaching Personnel is recruiting caring, patient and reliable SEN/ALN Teaching Assistants to work in specialist schools and additional learning needs provisions across Newport from September 2026. This is a brilliant opportunity for anyone interested in teaching, psychology, care, therapy, youth work or pastoral support. What you’ll be doing You will work closely with pupils who may have autism, communication needs, physical disabilities, sensory needs or social and emotional difficulties. Your day may include: Providing one-to-one and small-group support Helping pupils access classroom activities Encouraging communication, confidence and independence Supporting...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work in a new special educational needs (SEN) school in the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Education Authority. This role is suitable for individuals with experience in supporting learners with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Global Delay Disorder and challenging behaviour. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three months' experience working with children in schools, nurseries, or childcare settings, with a keen understanding of SEN requirements. Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) is essential, and an enhanced DBS check on the update service or willingness to obtain one is required. Candidates should possess strong behaviour management skills and be committed to supporting inclusive learning environments. Key responsibilities include: * Supporting and...

SEN Teaching Assistant – Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taf Are you an experienced and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a positive impact within a special school environment? We are seeking passionate professionals to join a well-established school in the Pentre area of Rhondda Cynon Taf. This SEN Teaching Assistant role offers an excellent opportunity to support learners with diverse needs, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), global developmental delay, and other special educational needs (SEN). Key Responsibilities: * Support and supervise students with ASD, PDA, Global Delay, and challenging behaviours. * Assist learners during the start and end of the school day, ensuring a smooth transition. * Help prepare classrooms for lessons and support staff with organising resources. * Work closely with learners on a 1:1 basis or in small groups to promote engagement and learning. * Support the delivery of lessons alongside the class teacher and help...

SEN Teaching Assistant An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a leading specialist education provider in the South Wales. This role is ideal for professionals with a passion for supporting children with a range of special educational needs, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), pathway-specific diagnoses such as PDA, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), global developmental delay, and challenging behaviour. The SEN Teaching Assistant in this position will play a vital role in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, supporting children with diverse needs. Key Responsibilities: * Support and supervise learners with ASD, PDA, PMLD, Global Delay Disorder, or challenging behaviour * Assist learners at the start and end of the school day * Help teachers prepare classrooms for lessons and activities * Work with learners in small groups or on a 1:1 basis to meet individual needs * Support the...

Vetro Education is seeking to recruit experienced and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work in a School in Merthyr. The schools support learners with ASD, PDA,PMLD Global Delay Disorder and challenging behaviour and Vetro Education is looking for SEN Teaching Assistants in or around the Merthyr Tydfil area who are experienced in any of these fields. As a Welsh Government framework staffing provider, Vetro Education will allow you to work in Primary, Secondary and SEN schools as well as numerous privately run education provisions across Wales. Overview: * Title: SEN Teaching Assistant * Pay: £88.92 per day minimum * Location: Merthyr Tydfil * Hours: Full and Part time roles - Monday to Friday 830am - 330pm Benefits for a SEN Teaching Assistant at Vetro. * Weekly pay, and no payroll charges * Support from an approved Welsh Government Framework Supplier for Wales * Flexible working hours to suit your needs * Variety of work in Primary, Secondary, SEN,...

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Abergavenny Start Date: September Salary: £14.25 per hour Do you have experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or Global Delay? Are you confident providing personal care and creating a safe, nurturing learning environment? Do you have a Support Worker background and want to make a positive difference in a school setting? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming mainstream school in Abergavenny that is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all pupils. The school promotes a caring ethos where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential with the support they need to thrive. The school is looking to appoint a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant from September. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will support pupils with ASD and Global Delay, providing both classroom support and personal care where required, while working closely with the class...

SEND Teaching Assistant – Bristol (BS4 & BS16) | Full-Time | Temp to Permanent Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity? Protocol Education is recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to join a specialist school in BS4 & BS16, Bristol. This is a full-time, temp-to-perm opportunity, where successful candidates will work through Protocol Education for 12 weeks before moving onto a permanent contract with the school. This specialist setting supports children and young people aged 3–18 years with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) and complex special educational needs. Your responsibilities will include: Providing 1:1 and classroom-based support to pupils with complex SEND. Supporting pupils with PMLD, physical disabilities, and complex medical needs. Assisting students who use wheelchairs and mobility equipment. Supporting pupils with personal care where required, including the use...

Teaching Assistant - SEN & EAL Resource Provision | East Bristol (BS5) Location: East Bristol (BS5) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (Term Time Only) Pay: £90-£105 per day (PAYE) Contract: Full-time, Long-term with the potential to become permanent Start Date: September 2026 / ASAP Tradewind Recruitment are working in partnership with a highly regarded Primary Academy in East Bristol, part of a successful and well-established multi-academy trust, to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils within the school's specialist resource provision. This rewarding role will involve supporting children with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) alongside pupils who are learning English as an Additional Language (EAL). You'll work within a dedicated, nurturing provision designed to provide targeted support, helping pupils build confidence, develop communication skills and access learning in a calm and inclusive environment. The Role As a Teaching...

Teaching Assistants Needed! Have you received training or have experience working with ALN or challenging behaviour? Do you have a calm and nurturing approach? TeacherActive require Teaching Assistants experienced working with challenging students to work in a school catering for a variety of needs, based in Neath.  The post will be working as a Teaching Assistant: Across Key Stages 3 and 4 Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups for students with AUTISM/ESBD/MLD. Free CPD courses provided All of our supply staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. If you are a Teaching Assistant with ALN knowledge and experience of supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities please apply now or please call Alex today About TeacherActive TeacherActive is one of the UK’s...

SEN Teaching Assistant - Mainstream Primary School | North Bristol (BS16) Location: North Bristol (BS16) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (Term Time Only) Pay: £90-£105 per day (PAYE) Contract: Full-time, Long-term with the potential to become permanent Start Date: September 2026 / ASAP Tradewind Recruitment are working in partnership with a highly regarded Junior School in North Bristol, part of a well-respected local academy trust, to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This rewarding role is based within a mainstream classroom, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism (ASD), ADHD, speech and language needs, cognition and learning difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. You'll work closely with the class teacher to ensure every child can access learning, build confidence and reach their full potential. The Role As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will: Provide 1:1 and small...

Job Title: Sen Teaching Assistant Location: Taunton Start Date: September Salary: £90 - £120 per day Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs to achieve their full potential? Can you confidently manage challenging behaviour while remaining calm, patient and nurturing? Are you someone who can work independently, use your initiative and get stuck in, knowing that no two days are ever the same in an SEN school? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming school in Taunton that is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive. Guided by its core values of Resilience, Respect, Ambition and Belonging, the school empowers students to overcome challenges, value themselves and others, and fulfil their potential within a caring and positive community. The school is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant in September. The successful Teaching Assistant will support students by promoting positive...

Five Education are recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a special school in Chard. The role is to support identified pupils with Special Education Needs (SEN) and/ or mental health challenges. This work will be supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups. Previous experience in supporting individuals with SEND such as Autism and an ability to manage challenging behaviour is desirable. The right person for this role will be kind, compassionate, patient and resilient. The role will involve: - Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND - Supporting pupils with learning, communication, and emotional regulation - Working closely with teachers and SENCOs to support EHCP targets and individual learning plans - Helping to create a structured, safe, and engaging learning environment Who We're Looking For: - Emotionally resilient and able to stay calm in challenging situations - Strong communicator with a positive and proactive mindset - Able to build rapport with...

SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Coach - Gloucester We are working with a welcoming, supportive and forward-thinking specialist school in Gloucester that is looking to appoint a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Coach to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people while working within a nurturing environment that places both student and staff wellbeing at the heart of everything it does. The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in helping students engage with learning, develop confidence, build positive relationships and achieve their individual goals; making this an incredibly rewarding role for someone who is patient, resilient and passionate about supporting young people. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff and the wider pastoral team to...

Teaching Assistants Needed! Have you received training or have experience working with ALN or challenging behaviour? Do you have a calm and nurturing approach? TeacherActive require Teaching Assistants experienced working with challenging students to work in a school catering for a variety of needs, based in Carmarthenshire.  The post will be working as a Teaching Assistant: Across Key Stages 3 and 4 Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups for students with AUTISM/ESBD/MLD. Free CPD courses provided All of our supply staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. If you are a Teaching Assistant with ALN knowledge and experience of supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities please apply now or please call Alex toda About TeacherActive TeacherActive is one of the...

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant Gloucester- ASAP Start £90-£105 per day- Full-Time Are you a recent graduate passionate about supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)? Do you want to gain practical classroom experience in an inclusive school before pursuing a career in education, psychology, or child development? A highly regarded school in Gloucester is looking for a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their friendly and dedicated team as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates to make a positive impact on children's lives while developing valuable skills for careers such as educational psychology, teaching, or speech and language therapy. Key Responsibilities: Support children with a range of SEN needs in 1:1 and group settings. Assist with the implementation of personalised learning plans designed by the class teacher and SENCo. Encourage inclusion, independence, and engagement among pupils Adapt learning materials and...

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - SEN Schools Cardiff & Surrounding Areas Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available £92.63 per day Teaching Personnel Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain hands-on experience working with children and young people with additional learning needs? Teaching Personnel are recruiting enthusiastic and compassionate Psychology graduates to work as Teaching Assistants within Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools across Cardiff and the surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a future career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Social Work, Counselling, or Teaching. The Role As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will: Support pupils with a range of additional learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and learning difficulties. Work closely with teachers and specialist staff to...

SEN Teaching Assistant (PMLD) – Church Village, Pontypridd Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD)? An established specialist provider in Church Village, Pontypridd, is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join their dynamic educational team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of learners with additional needs within a stimulating and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities: * Support and supervise learners with PMLD, ensuring their safety and wellbeing * Assist learners at the start and end of the school day * Help prepare classrooms for lessons and activities * Work with learners in small groups or on a 1:1 basis, providing tailored support * Support the delivery of lessons alongside the class teacher * Assist learners during break times and lunch periods * Engage learners in classroom and outdoor...