SEN Support Assistant

Location: Cardiff, South Wales
Pay Rate: £92.95 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full Academic Year

⭐Become a Special Education Needs (SEN) Support Assistant in Cardiff!

Are you motivated by the opportunity to positively impact the lives of children and young people with complex and varied needs? Do you enjoy a role that is both challenging and highly rewarding, where no two days are the same? If so, this role may be an excellent fit for you.

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting a committed SEN Support Assistant to join a specialist school in Cardiff. This forward-thinking provision supports pupils aged 3–19 with a broad range of Additional Learning Needs, including autism spectrum conditions, communication and learning difficulties, and physical or medical needs.

With small class sizes and high levels of staff support, you will be able to provide focused, individualised assistance, helping pupils access learning, build independence, and reach their full potential. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to students’ lives on a daily basis.

Here, flexibility and resilience aren’t just helpful… they’re essential. You may move between different classrooms, age groups, and needs throughout the week, adapting your approach to ensure every learner receives the right support at the right moment. If you love a challenge and enjoy being part of a nurturing, forward-thinking team, you’ll fit right in!

What We’re Looking For

Resilient, patient, and understanding attitude
Experience supporting children or individuals with SEN and challenging behaviours
Ability to deliver consistent 1:1 and small group support
Someone who thrives in a flexible, fast-paced SEN setting, adapting quickly to new challenges
Skills in managing and de-escalating behaviour effectively
Commitment to boosting pupil engagement and emotional development
Dedication to creating an inclusive learning environment

✅Requirements (or willingness to obtain at your own cost)

To demonstrate your commitment to working in education, you must either hold or be prepared to apply for the following:

Must be 18 or over
Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
An Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service
Level 2 Safeguarding training
At least two professional references covering 24 months of employment

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Competitive daily pay
Dedicated recruitment consultant support
A wide range of free online courses and discounted CPD opportunities
Access to both temporary and permanent roles across local partnership schools

Start Your SEN Journey Today!

If you're resilient, adaptable, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with additional needs, this role will give you the chance to shine.

Apply now by sending your CV and start your journey as an SEN Teaching Assistant today!

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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