SEN Teaching Assistant Roles

Job description

Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil & CaerphillyContract: Full-time and part-time roles available – flexible workingPay Rate: £92.63 per dayStart Date: Immediate / As soon as possible

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and looking for a rewarding role within education?

We are currently seeking caring, patient, and dedicated qualified and unqualified SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of SEN schools throughout Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil, and Caerphilly. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people while gaining valuable experience in specialist educational settings.

• Support pupils with a range of additional learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, physical disabilities, and complex learning needs
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to deliver engaging and inclusive learning activities
• Provide one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual pupil needs
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and independence
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and supportive learning environment
• Adapt your approach to suit pupils’ communication styles, interests, and abilities

• Has a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs
• Is patient, caring, resilient, and adaptable
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and staff
• Works well as part of a collaborative team
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience within SEN settings is desirable but not essential

Teaching Personnel can support you in obtaining the following:

• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• References covering the past two years

• Competitive daily pay of £92.63 per day
• Access to free online courses and discounted CPD training
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey
• Flexible temporary, long-term, and permanent opportunities available

Ready to make a positive difference in an SEN setting?

Apply now by submitting your CV — we look forward to hearing from you! #INDTP

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.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

UK

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £93.00 and £95.00 Per Hour

Published at

11-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English