SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Location: Cardiff

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £85 per day

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the classroom?

• Can you follow instructions while demonstrating a strong work ethic and a positive attitude?
• Do you have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
• Are you a Teaching Assistant seeking a fulfilling new opportunity?

TeacherActive is proud to collaborate with a specialist school in central Cardiff that embraces an inclusive ethos, where every pupil is valued and supported. The school is committed to helping children reach their full potential within a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for both pupils and staff.

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and adaptable Teaching Assistant to support young pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This is a temporary, long-term assignment with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate. The successful applicant will provide one-to-one support, demonstrating empathy, flexibility, and responsiveness to each pupil’s individual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate pupils while effectively supporting colleagues.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management.
• Listen attentively to pupils to understand and respond to their individual needs.
• Adopt a resilient approach, employing tailored teaching strategies.
• Utilise your experience working with SEN pupils to deliver targeted support.

Why Join TeacherActive?

• Access to a dedicated team of consultants with expert knowledge of the education sector.
• Complimentary career guidance, recruitment support, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training.
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – earn a £100 gift when you refer a friend* (*Terms and conditions apply).

All staff are paid through PAYE, ensuring correct Tax and National Insurance deductions with no hidden administration fees.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role or wish to explore other opportunities, please click ‘apply’ now. I will be in contact to discuss your application further. Alternatively, you are welcome to contact me directly using the details below:

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.