Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a Specialist Resource Base in Cardiff starting January. The role involves working 1:1 and in small groups, ensuring inclusive education for children with diverse learning needs. Ideal candidates should have experience with SEN, be patient and proactive, and able to adapt support accordingly. Attractive perks include ongoing support and training opportunities, along with competitive weekly pay.

Benefits

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Access to free CPD and safeguarding training

Opportunities for long-term placements

Competitive weekly pay

Qualifications

• Experience in school-based or care settings working with SEN or ALN.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils and staff.
• Confidence in adapting support to meet individual learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within the SRB on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Assist with learning activities tailored to individual EHCPs.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and wider support team.
• Help create a calm, nurturing, and structured learning environment.

Skills

Experience with SEN or ALN

Patience

Proactivity

Ability to build relationships

Adaptability

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary SRB (January Start)

Location: Primary School
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Start Date: January

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a welcoming primary school to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a Specialist Resource Base (SRB) from January.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about inclusive education and supporting children with additional learning needs, including autism, speech and language needs, and social, emotional, and behavioural challenges.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils within the SRB on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Assisting with learning activities tailored to individual EHCPs
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive behaviour
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and wider support team
• Helping to create a calm, nurturing, and structured learning environment

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has previous experience working with SEN or ALN (school-based or care setting)
• Is patient, proactive, and genuinely passionate about supporting children
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
• Is confident adapting support to meet individual needs
• Holds (or is willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service

What Teaching Personnel Offer:

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to free CPD and safeguarding training
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent placements
• Competitive weekly pay

If you’re looking for a rewarding SEN role within a supportive primary SRB and are available from January, we’d love to hear from you.

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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