SEN Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Walton Cardiff; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training access

CPD discounts

Temp and permanent roles

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. Cardiff is seeking a dedicated 1:1 ALN Support Assistant to work in a specialist school with pupils aged 3-19. This hands-on SEN role involves 1:1 and classroom-based support across different classrooms and needs, requiring calmness under pressure and adaptable approaches.

The position runs for the full academic year, pays £92.63 per day, and runs 8:30am to 3:30pm. Applicants should have EWC registration, an Enhanced DBS, Level 2 Safeguarding, and two professional

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN and challenging behaviours.
• Deliver 1:1 and small group support during lessons and daily activities.
• Ability to de-escalate behaviour and maintain a calm learning environment.
• Commitment to inclusive and supportive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and classroom-based support within a specialist school.
• Support pupils across different classrooms, age groups and needs throughout the week.
• Use strategies to support engagement, confidence and emotional development.
• Assist in creating a safe, positive learning environment for pupils with SEND.

Skills

SEN support

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Emotional development

Education

EWC registration

Enhanced DBS

Safeguarding training

Job description

Location: Cardiff, South Wales
Pay Rate: £92.63 per day
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full Academic Year

Join Teaching Personnel as a 1:1 ALN Support Assistant!

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and disabilities? Do you have the resilience, patience, and dedication to make a real difference every day?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting a committed and resilient 1:1 ALN Support Assistant to provide 1:1 and classroom-based support within a specialist school in Cardiff, working with pupils aged 3-19.

This is a highly hands-on SEN role, ideal for individuals who are calm under pressure, adaptable, and confident supporting children and young people across all key stages. No two days are the same - you may work across different classrooms, age groups, and needs throughout the week, tailoring your approach to ensure every pupil receives the right support at the right time.

To thrive in this 1:1 ALN Support Assistant position, you'll need a positive, persistent mindset and the ability to remain composed in challenging situations. Building trusting relationships, using effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies, and creating a safe, supportive learning environment are central to this role.

If you're looking for a rewarding career in Special Educational Needs, where your impact is felt every single day, we'd love to hear from you.

Who We're Looking for?

• Resilient, patient and understanding attitude
• Support pupils with personal care, mobility, and sensory needs where required.

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and challenging behaviours
• Deliver consistent 1:1 and small group support during lessons and daily activities tailored to individual pupil need
• The ability to implement strategies to manage and de-escalate behaviour effectively
• A commitment to encouraging the pupil's engagement, confidence, and emotional development

• Dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment

Requirements (or willingness to obtain independently)

To demonstrate commitment to working in education, applicants must hold or be willing to apply for:

• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
• Be aged 18 or over
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• Level 2 Safeguarding training
• A minimum of two professional references covering 24 months of employment

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive rates of daily pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
• Free access to a wide range of online training and discounted CPD
• Opportunities for both temporary and permanent roles within local partner schools

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 acc