Teaching Assistant (Autism & Nurture Support)

Teaching Personnel; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational team as a Teaching Assistant in Cardiff, where you'll support primary-aged pupils with Autism and Other Learning Needs. This role focuses on building strong relationships and creating a nurturing environment. Ideal for individuals passionate about making a difference in children's lives, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Regular training and professional development

Supportive team and welcoming environment

Term-time hours

Opportunity to make a difference every day

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working with children with Autism and ALN.
• Proven track record of building strong, trusting relationships.
• Resilient and nurturing approach.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Autism and ALN within the SRB.
• Create a nurturing and structured learning environment.
• Help implement tailored learning and nurture programmes.

Skills

Nurturing

Patient

Resilient

Team player

Ability to build relationships

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Cardiff, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Additional Learning Needs? Do you have a genuine drive to build strong, nurturing relationships and help children with autism thrive?

We’re looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our Specialist Resource Base (SRB) team in CF10, supporting primary-aged pupils with Autism and other ALN needs. This role is ideal for someone patient, dedicated, and nurturing – experience is valued but not required, as your passion, resilience, and ability to form strong connections matter more.

What you’ll be doing:
Working within the SRB, supporting children with Autism and ALN
Helping to create a nurturing, safe, and structured learning environment
Building strong relationships with pupils and staff
Helping to implement tailored learning and nurture programmes
Encouraging engagement, emotional regulation, and social interaction

What we’re looking for:
A genuine interest in working with children with Autism and ALN
A proven track record of building strong, trusting relationships
A nurturing, patient, and resilient approach
A team player with a can‑do attitude

Why join us?
An opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day
A supportive team and welcoming environment
Regular training and professional development
Term‑time hours (Mon–Fri) to support work‑life balance

If you’re passionate about supporting children with Autism and making a positive impact every day, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and be a part of a team that truly changes lives.

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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