Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant

Cardiff | £93 per day | Full-Time & Part-Time | ASAP & September Starts

Are you a Sports Graduate looking to build experience in a school or specialist education setting?

We are working with a group of schools in Cardiff to recruit Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 3-19 with a range of additional learning needs.

This is a long-term opportunity to apply your coaching, communication and behavioural management skills within a structured and supportive school environment.

These schools vary from primary secondary to special schools, working collaboratively to support pupils:

• General classroom support
• Behaviour
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)
• Severe and complex learning needs
• Physical disabilities and medical needs

The schools are known for their consistent routines, strong staff support and child-centred approach , with a focus on developing communication, independence and life skills.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Use structured activities, movement and routine to engage learners
• Support behaviour and emotional regulation
• Assist with personal care where required (training provided)
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and ALN teams
• Build positive and consistent relationships with pupils

You will be working in a hands-on, practical role , where patience, adaptability and consistency are key.

A background in sport provides many transferable skills, including:

• Communication and teamwork
• Confidence leading groups
• Behaviour management and motivation
• Resilience and adaptability
• Ability to build rapport

These skills are highly valued within specialist education settings.

• Degree or background in Sport or related field
• Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals (desirable but not essential)
• Calm, patient and proactive approach
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Confident spoken and written English communication skills

• £93 per day
• Long-term, consistent placements
• Full training and ongoing support
• Opportunity to gain experience within specialist education
• Clear progression pathways into teaching, SEN or therapy-based roles

Educators First partners with specialist ALN provisions across Cardiff, focusing on placing individuals into long-term roles where they can develop and make a meaningful impact .

Interviews will be held over the next two weeks, with the aim of appointing successful candidates by the end of April.