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KS3, KS4 ALN Teaching Assistant - Cardiff Secondary
Secondary school in Cardiff • Full Time
1 Sep 2026 - 16 Jul 2027
Role Overview
Zen Educate is seeking a dedicated, resilient, and highly experienced Teaching Assistant to join our mainstream secondary school team. This is a full-time, long-term position focused on supporting children with diverse Additional Learning Needs (ALN), specifically those across the autism spectrum.
The ideal candidate will not manage behaviour, but actively empower pupils to access the curriculum, build independence, and thrive socially and emotionally within a mainstream environment.
Core Responsibilities
1. Tailored Pupil Support
Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions for pupils with varied profiles on the autism spectrum and other ALN (e.g., ADHD, speech and language d…Role Overview
Zen Educate is seeking a dedicated, resilient, and highly experienced Teaching Assistant to join our mainstream secondary school team. This is a full-time, long-term position focused on supporting children with diverse Additional Learning Needs (ALN), specifically those across the autism spectrum.
The ideal candidate will not manage behaviour, but actively empower pupils to access the curriculum, build independence, and thrive socially and emotionally within a mainstream environment.
Core Responsibilities
1. Tailored Pupil Support
Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions for pupils with varied profiles on the autism spectrum and other ALN (e.g., ADHD, speech and language dWWWWW…
Posted 2 days ago
SEN Teaching Assistant - Cardiff Sen-school
SEN School school in Cardiff • Part Time
1 Sep - 2 Oct 2026
Role Overview: The Reality of the Impact
This is not a passive classroom-assistant role. As a Teaching Assistant for Zen Educate in a secondary setting, you will be the anchor for students navigating complex neurodiverse profiles (ASD) alongside intense emotional and psychological barriers (SEMH).
Secondary school environments are fast-paced and socially complex. For a student with ASD and SEMH, this environment can trigger severe anxiety, frustration, or sensory overload, which often manifests as highly challenging behaviour. Your primary mandate is to bridge the gap between the student's emotional state and their academic potential.
Detailed Breakdown of Key Responsibilities
1. Tailore…Role Overview: The Reality of the Impact
This is not a passive classroom-assistant role. As a Teaching Assistant for Zen Educate in a secondary setting, you will be the anchor for students navigating complex neurodiverse profiles (ASD) alongside intense emotional and psychological barriers (SEMH).
Secondary school environments are fast-paced and socially complex. For a student with ASD and SEMH, this environment can trigger severe anxiety, frustration, or sensory overload, which often manifests as highly challenging behaviour. Your primary mandate is to bridge the gap between the student's emotional state and their academic potential.
Detailed Breakdown of Key Responsibilities
1. TailoreWWWWW…
Posted 2 days ago
Core Subjects, Alternative Provision Teacher - Cardiff Pupil-referral-unit
Pupil Referral Unit school in Cardiff • Full Time
1 Sep - 18 Dec 2026
Standard mainstream education doesn't work for every student—and that’s where we come in. We are a dedicated Alternative Provision (AP) supporting young people who have faced barriers to learning in mainstream environments, including those with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs, ASD, and trauma histories.
We don't just teach subjects; we rebuild confidence, foster resilience, and provide a safe space for young people to re-engage with their future. We are seeking experienced, highly resilient, and adaptable Secondary Teachers specialising in Maths, Science with Food & Nutrition, or English to join our tight-knit team on a full-time, long-term basis.
Choose Your Impact: Subj…Standard mainstream education doesn't work for every student—and that’s where we come in. We are a dedicated Alternative Provision (AP) supporting young people who have faced barriers to learning in mainstream environments, including those with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs, ASD, and trauma histories.
We don't just teach subjects; we rebuild confidence, foster resilience, and provide a safe space for young people to re-engage with their future. We are seeking experienced, highly resilient, and adaptable Secondary Teachers specialising in Maths, Science with Food & Nutrition, or English to join our tight-knit team on a full-time, long-term basis.
Choose Your Impact: SubjWWWWW…
Posted 5 days ago
Behaviour Cover Supervisor- Cardiff Pupil-referral-unit
Pupil Referral Unit school in Cardiff • Full Time
1 Sep - 18 Dec 2026
About the Role
Are you a passionate, high-caliber educator looking to make a targeted impact in a secondary school? We are seeking five exceptional, full-time Grade 4 Teaching Assistants to join our team on a long-term basis.
Unlike general classroom support roles, these positions require specialised knowledge. We are looking for individuals who can champion student progress in one of two distinct pathways: STEM (Maths & Science) or Physical Education (PE).
As a Grade 4 TA, you will hold a higher level of responsibility, working closely with department heads to plan, deliver, and evaluate tailored intervention sessions for individuals and small groups.
Choose Your Specialism
Option 1: Ma…About the Role
Are you a passionate, high-caliber educator looking to make a targeted impact in a secondary school? We are seeking five exceptional, full-time Grade 4 Teaching Assistants to join our team on a long-term basis.
Unlike general classroom support roles, these positions require specialised knowledge. We are looking for individuals who can champion student progress in one of two distinct pathways: STEM (Maths & Science) or Physical Education (PE).
As a Grade 4 TA, you will hold a higher level of responsibility, working closely with department heads to plan, deliver, and evaluate tailored intervention sessions for individuals and small groups.
Choose Your Specialism
Option 1: MaWWWWW…
Posted 5 days ago
Nurture Teaching Assistant
Secondary school in Cardiff • Full Time
1 Sep - 18 Dec 2026
About the Role
Are you a naturally compassionate educator who believes that emotional well-being is the foundation of learning? We are seeking an Experienced Nurture Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team on a full-time, long-term basis.
In this role, you won't just be helping with worksheets; you will be creating a safe, predictable, and welcoming environment where children feel seen, heard, and valued. You will work closely with pupils who require extra emotional, social, or behavioral support, helping them build the resilience they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Nurture-Based Support: Implement nurture principles to support …About the Role
Are you a naturally compassionate educator who believes that emotional well-being is the foundation of learning? We are seeking an Experienced Nurture Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team on a full-time, long-term basis.
In this role, you won't just be helping with worksheets; you will be creating a safe, predictable, and welcoming environment where children feel seen, heard, and valued. You will work closely with pupils who require extra emotional, social, or behavioral support, helping them build the resilience they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Nurture-Based Support: Implement nurture principles to support WWWWW…
Posted 7 days ago
Alternative provision TA- Long term
Secondary school in Cardiff • Full Time
1 Sep 2026 - 16 Jul 2027
About the Role
Are you a resilient, empathetic, and experienced Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference where it matters most?
Zen Educate is seeking a dedicated Alternative Provision (AP) Teaching Assistant to join our team on a full-time, long-term basis. In this role, you will be supporting children who are temporarily or permanently unable to remain in mainstream classrooms due to challenging behaviour and complex social, emotional, or mental health (SEMH) needs.
This is not a traditional classroom role. Your day will be dynamic, adaptive, and highly rewarding. Pupils may enter the provision for a single lesson to de-escalate, for a half-day reset, or for full-day inte…About the Role
Are you a resilient, empathetic, and experienced Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference where it matters most?
Zen Educate is seeking a dedicated Alternative Provision (AP) Teaching Assistant to join our team on a full-time, long-term basis. In this role, you will be supporting children who are temporarily or permanently unable to remain in mainstream classrooms due to challenging behaviour and complex social, emotional, or mental health (SEMH) needs.
This is not a traditional classroom role. Your day will be dynamic, adaptive, and highly rewarding. Pupils may enter the provision for a single lesson to de-escalate, for a half-day reset, or for full-day inteWWWWW…
Posted 13 days ago
Year 9, ALN Teaching Assistant - Cardiff Secondary
Secondary school in Cardiff • Full Time
1 Sep 2026 - 23 Jul 2027
About the Role
Zen Educate is seeking a resilient, highly motivated, and empathetic Experienced Teaching Assistant to join our specialist secondary team. This role is specifically designed to support students with high-functioning autism (ASD) who require an alternative or specialised environment outside of a traditional mainstream classroom.
You will be working with young people who are academically capable but face significant barriers regarding sensory processing, emotional regulation, and social communication. Because these challenges can sometimes manifest as distressed or challenging behavior, we need someone with a calm demeanor, strong boundaries, and a knack for de-escalation.
Ke…About the Role
Zen Educate is seeking a resilient, highly motivated, and empathetic Experienced Teaching Assistant to join our specialist secondary team. This role is specifically designed to support students with high-functioning autism (ASD) who require an alternative or specialised environment outside of a traditional mainstream classroom.
You will be working with young people who are academically capable but face significant barriers regarding sensory processing, emotional regulation, and social communication. Because these challenges can sometimes manifest as distressed or challenging behavior, we need someone with a calm demeanor, strong boundaries, and a knack for de-escalation.
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Posted 15 days ago
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