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Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 90 - 95 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Cardiff

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant (Secondary) – Cardiff 

Location: Additional Needs Resource Base, Secondary School – Cardiff
 Hours: Full Time, Monday–Friday, 08:15–15:15
 Contract: 2-Year Placement
 Daily Rate: From £90 per day

Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives?
 Do you thrive in supportive, nurturing environments where every day brings new opportunities to help pupils grow?
 If so, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join our wonderful Additional Needs Resource Base within a welcoming secondary school in Cardiff. You will be working in small classes (maximum 12 pupils), supporting learners aged 11–16 with a wide range of complex needs, including:

Down Syndrome
Global Developmental Delay
ADHD
Non-verbal communication needs
And other associated learning differences
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit, highly supportive team that puts pupils’ wellbeing, independence and academic development at the heart of everything.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who is:
 ✔ Proactive and able to work independently when needed
 ✔ Experienced in supporting pupils with additional learning needs (school or care setting experience welcomed)
 ✔ Confident using initiative in a dynamic classroom environment
 ✔ Compassionate, patient and resilient
 ✔ Academic and motivated, with a genuine passion for education
 ✔ Deeply committed to helping pupils achieve their potential and build bright futures

Your Responsibilities

Supporting pupils’ learning in a small, structured classroom environment
Assisting with personalised education plans and differentiated activities
Implementing strategies recommended by teachers and specialists
Supporting communication needs, sensory needs and emotional regulation
Building strong, positive relationships with pupils
Helping create a safe, inclusive and inspiring learning environment
What We Offer

✨ A warm, friendly and collaborative school community
 ✨ A dedicated additional needs base with excellent resources
 ✨ Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
 ✨ A meaningful role where your work truly matters

If you are passionate, caring and ready to make a difference, we would love to welcome you to our team.

 To apply: Please send your CV.

We look forward to hearing 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.

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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Bank details.
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Date of birth.

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