SEND Teaching Assistants

Connex Education; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a Cardiff school. The role involves supporting learners with ALN/SEMH across key stages and promoting engagement in hands-on activities.

Candidates with mainstream education or care/support backgrounds are welcome. DBS for Child and Adult or willingness to obtain one is required; start is immediate subject to checks.

Qualifications

• ALN/SEMH awareness is advantageous.
• Background in mainstream education or care/support roles acceptable.
• DBS check (Child & Adult) or willingness to obtain one.
• Aged 19+ and ready to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across all Key Stages.
• Assist with a wide range of curriculum activities.
• Encourage pupil engagement through hands-on learning.
• Provide consistent support and help learners progress.

Skills

ALN awareness

SEMH awareness

Adaptable across Key Stages

Care/Support background

DBS check

Education

GCSE English & Maths C or above

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistants

Cardiff

£462.80 per week

About the role

Connex Education is partnering with a SEND school in Cardiff to recruit dedicated and experienced SEND Teaching Assistants. While direct experience in special educational needs is not essential, a strong understanding of learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and/or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges is highly advantageous. This position is ideal for individuals with a background in mainstream education or those who have experience in care or support roles. This role is to start immediately if you have the correct documentation. Longterm roles and day to day positions available.

About the school

The schools we work with are committed to empowering ambitious learners and fostering a love for lifelong learning. With a nurturing ethos that prioritizes both confidence and wellbeing, our schools support pupils with a wide range of needs, including ADHD, ASD, PMLD, and SEMH. While the role can present challenges, it offers outstanding job satisfaction and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

Assignment details

As a Teaching Assistant in a SEND school, we’re seeking adaptable individuals who are confident working across all Key Stages. You should be enthusiastic about supporting a wide range of curriculum activities and encouraging pupils to engage in enriching, hands-on experiences. The ideal candidate will provide consistent support while also challenging learners appropriately to foster meaningful progress and personal development.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly.
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package, comprising over 24 courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.

Person specification

• Aged 19 and over
• C or above in Maths and English GCSE or equivalent
• Care / Support Worker Background
• DBS for Child and Adult on the Update Service or willing to obtain one
• EWC registered

Protected characteristics statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Pay rate is dependent on qualification and experience.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.