SEN Teaching Assistant

Supply Hive Wales; Walton Cardiff; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider seeks compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants for a specialist school in Cardiff. This full-time role offers competitive daily rates, professional development, and a nurturing environment to support children with additional learning needs. Applicants should have a genuine passion for education and child development, along with relevant experience or training.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Ongoing support and professional development

Nurturing school environment

Opportunities for long-term roles

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people in a SEN or care setting is preferred.
• Relevant qualifications or training are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ALN, including autism and speech needs.
• Create an inclusive learning environment with the class teacher.
• Manage behavior in a calm and consistent manner.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Enhanced DBS

Team Teach training

ALN awareness training

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Cardiff
Daily Rate: £95 - £100 per day
Position Type: Full-time | Term-time only

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional learning needs?
Supply Hive Wales is working in partnership with a fantastic specialist school in Cardiff, and we’re looking for dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join their team.
This is a brilliant opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of young people who require additional support. Whether you have previous experience in a SEN setting or a genuine interest in this area of education, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role:

• Supporting pupils with ALN (Additional Learning Needs), including Autism, speech and language needs, and complex learning difficulties
• Working closely with the class teacher and other support staff to create an inclusive learning environment
• Helping pupils access the curriculum and reach their full potential
• Managing behaviour in a calm and consistent manner
• Building strong, positive relationships with students and staff

About You:

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a SEN or care setting
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Able to use initiative and work well as part of a team
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of learners
• A current Enhanced DBS (or willing to apply for one)
• Relevant qualifications or training (e.g. Team Teach, Manual Handling, ALN awareness) are desirable but not essential

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates of £95 - £100
• Ongoing support and professional development
• A chance to work in a nurturing and rewarding school environment
• Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles

If you're ready to take the next step in your SEN support journey, apply now or contact us for more information. Let’s help make a difference—together.
Apply today!