Teaching Assistant jobs in Cardiff, Wales

Zen Educate is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant and forward-thinking secondary school in Cardiff. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive, and aspirational learning environment where every student is encouraged to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This role is integral to the school’s mission of empowering students to reach their full potential through personalised support and high-quality teaching. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with both individual students and whole classes, playing a key role in ensuring that all learners—particularly those with additional learning needs—can access the…Zen Educate is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant and forward-thinking secondary school in Cardiff. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive, and aspirational learning environment where every student is encouraged to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This role is integral to the school’s mission of empowering students to reach their full potential through personalised support and high-quality teaching. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with both individual students and whole classes, playing a key role in ensuring that all learners—particularly those with additional learning needs—can access the

Interventions support, Teaching Assistant- September start

Posted 2 days ago

Zen Educate is seeking a dedicated and proactive Teaching Assistant with strong behaviour management skills to join our supportive team. The successful candidate will work closely with classroom teachers and the SENCO to support students in managing their behaviour, accessing the curriculum, and achieving their full potential. Key Responsibilities: - Provide targeted support to students with behavioural challenges, both in and out of the classroom. - Assist the teacher in implementing behaviour support plans and classroom strategies. - Promote a positive learning environment through consistent behaviour management and de-escalation techniques. - Build effective relationships with st…Zen Educate is seeking a dedicated and proactive Teaching Assistant with strong behaviour management skills to join our supportive team. The successful candidate will work closely with classroom teachers and the SENCO to support students in managing their behaviour, accessing the curriculum, and achieving their full potential. Key Responsibilities: - Provide targeted support to students with behavioural challenges, both in and out of the classroom. - Assist the teacher in implementing behaviour support plans and classroom strategies. - Promote a positive learning environment through consistent behaviour management and de-escalation techniques. - Build effective relationships with st

Nursery ALN, non verbal Teaching Assistant - Cardiff Primary

Posted 2 days ago

Primary school in Cardiff • Full Time

1 Jun - 17 Jul 2026

ALN Support Practitioner – Nursery Setting Zen Educate is currently seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and experienced ALN Support Practitioner to join our welcoming nursery team after half term until the end of the summer term, with the potential for the role to continue beyond this period for the right candidate. This is a full-time position within a nurturing and inclusive early years environment, supporting nursery-aged children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN). The role is ideal for someone who is passionate about early childhood development and committed to helping every child access learning, communication, and social opportunities in a meaningful and supportive way. The suc…ALN Support Practitioner – Nursery Setting Zen Educate is currently seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and experienced ALN Support Practitioner to join our welcoming nursery team after half term until the end of the summer term, with the potential for the role to continue beyond this period for the right candidate. This is a full-time position within a nurturing and inclusive early years environment, supporting nursery-aged children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN). The role is ideal for someone who is passionate about early childhood development and committed to helping every child access learning, communication, and social opportunities in a meaningful and supportive way. The suc

ASD, SEMH Teaching Assistant- September start

Posted 3 days ago

1 Sep - 18 Dec 2026

Zen Educate is seeking a committed and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a Specialist Resource Base supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs, with a particular focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for the academic year, offering consistency and the chance to build strong, meaningful relationships with students. For the right candidate, there is potential for the role to become permanent following a successful trial period. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about inclusive education and understands the importance of creating a structured, supportive, and nurturing environment where pupils with ASD can thrive bo…Zen Educate is seeking a committed and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a Specialist Resource Base supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs, with a particular focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for the academic year, offering consistency and the chance to build strong, meaningful relationships with students. For the right candidate, there is potential for the role to become permanent following a successful trial period. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about inclusive education and understands the importance of creating a structured, supportive, and nurturing environment where pupils with ASD can thrive bo

SEMH, Autism Teaching Assistant- September start

Posted 3 days ago

Zen Educate is seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant with a strong background in behaviour support to join our team on a full-time, long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting students with behavioural needs and is committed to making a positive impact in the classroom. Key Responsibilities: - Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with behavioural challenges - Implement behaviour management strategies consistently and effectively - Support the class teacher in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment - Assist in the development and delivery of individual behaviour plans - Monitor and record stude…Zen Educate is seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant with a strong background in behaviour support to join our team on a full-time, long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting students with behavioural needs and is committed to making a positive impact in the classroom. Key Responsibilities: - Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with behavioural challenges - Implement behaviour management strategies consistently and effectively - Support the class teacher in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment - Assist in the development and delivery of individual behaviour plans - Monitor and record stude

Special Resource Base Support, Teaching Assistant- September start

Posted 3 days ago

SEN School school in Cardiff • Full Time

Zen Educate is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Sen-school Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant team. This full-time role is integral to supporting our school's mission to provide an inclusive, nurturing environment where every learner is valued and empowered. Working closely with the classroom team and specialists, you will help students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and behavioural challenges access the curriculum and develop essential life skills. The position is suitable for individuals committed to making a positive impact in the lives of young people. Key Responsibilities - Provide one-to-one and small group support to…Zen Educate is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Sen-school Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant team. This full-time role is integral to supporting our school's mission to provide an inclusive, nurturing environment where every learner is valued and empowered. Working closely with the classroom team and specialists, you will help students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and behavioural challenges access the curriculum and develop essential life skills. The position is suitable for individuals committed to making a positive impact in the lives of young people. Key Responsibilities - Provide one-to-one and small group support to

Behaviour provision support, Teaching Assistant- NOW or September start

Posted 5 days ago

Zen Educate is seeking experienced and resilient Behaviour Support Assistants to join a dedicated behaviour provision within a secondary school setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with students who require additional support in managing their behaviour, engagement, and emotional regulation in order to successfully access education. The role is available on either a full-time or part-time basis, offering flexibility for the right candidates. You will play a key role in supporting students to re-engage with learning, develop positive relationships, and build the skills needed to thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Working within a structured and supportive pr…Zen Educate is seeking experienced and resilient Behaviour Support Assistants to join a dedicated behaviour provision within a secondary school setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with students who require additional support in managing their behaviour, engagement, and emotional regulation in order to successfully access education. The role is available on either a full-time or part-time basis, offering flexibility for the right candidates. You will play a key role in supporting students to re-engage with learning, develop positive relationships, and build the skills needed to thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Working within a structured and supportive pr

High Functioning Autism Support, Teaching Assistant- September start

Posted 24 days ago

SEN School school in Cardiff • Full Time

Zen Educate is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a specialist ASD base within a supportive secondary school setting. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to work closely with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, supporting both their academic progress and social-emotional development. In alignment with the school’s ethos of fostering inclusive, respectful, and aspirational learning environments, the successful candidate will play a vital role in helping students overcome barriers to learning. You will contribute to a setting where every young person is encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging. This full-time,…Zen Educate is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a specialist ASD base within a supportive secondary school setting. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to work closely with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, supporting both their academic progress and social-emotional development. In alignment with the school’s ethos of fostering inclusive, respectful, and aspirational learning environments, the successful candidate will play a vital role in helping students overcome barriers to learning. You will contribute to a setting where every young person is encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging. This full-time,

Behaviour provision support- Long term, September start

Posted 25 days ago

Pupil Referral Unit school in Cardiff • Full Time

Zen Educate is currently seeking an experienced and resilient Teaching Assistant to support pupils within an Alternative Provision setting. This role involves working closely with students who present challenging behaviour and require consistent, structured support to engage in their education. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience working in a similar environment, such as an alternative provision, pupil referral unit (PRU), SEMH setting, or specialist support environment. Key Responsibilities: - Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with behavioural needs. - Encourage students to engage with learning and complete their assigned work. - Promote positiv…Zen Educate is currently seeking an experienced and resilient Teaching Assistant to support pupils within an Alternative Provision setting. This role involves working closely with students who present challenging behaviour and require consistent, structured support to engage in their education. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience working in a similar environment, such as an alternative provision, pupil referral unit (PRU), SEMH setting, or specialist support environment. Key Responsibilities: - Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with behavioural needs. - Encourage students to engage with learning and complete their assigned work. - Promote positiv

PMLD, ALN Teaching Assistant - Cardiff Sen-school

Posted 2 months ago

SEN School school in Cardiff • Full Time

20 Apr - 17 Jul 2026

Job Title: Experienced Teaching Assistant – SEN (Severe Learning Needs & ASD) Location: Cardiff Hours: Part-Time or Full-Time (Flexible) Contract: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity Job Overview: Zen Educate is seeking experienced and dedicated Teaching Assistants to support students with Severe Learning Needs (SLN), Autism, ASD, and physical learning disabilities within a specialist educational setting. This is an excellent opportunity for passionate individuals looking for flexible part-time or full-time work, with the potential to secure a permanent position. Key Responsibilities: - Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with complex needs - Assist in delivering tailo…Job Title: Experienced Teaching Assistant – SEN (Severe Learning Needs & ASD) Location: Cardiff Hours: Part-Time or Full-Time (Flexible) Contract: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity Job Overview: Zen Educate is seeking experienced and dedicated Teaching Assistants to support students with Severe Learning Needs (SLN), Autism, ASD, and physical learning disabilities within a specialist educational setting. This is an excellent opportunity for passionate individuals looking for flexible part-time or full-time work, with the potential to secure a permanent position. Key Responsibilities: - Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with complex needs - Assist in delivering tailo

ASD, behaviour Teaching Assistant- September start

Posted 3 months ago

1 Sep - 18 Dec 2026

Zen Educate is seeking a highly experienced and resilient Teaching Assistant to join our secondary school team. This is a full-time, long-term position supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), and very challenging behaviour. This role requires a confident, proactive professional with strong classroom experience and excellent behaviour management skills. You will play a key role in supporting students both academically and emotionally, helping them to access learning and make positive progress. Key Responsibilities: - Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with ASD and SEMH. - Support students displaying challe…Zen Educate is seeking a highly experienced and resilient Teaching Assistant to join our secondary school team. This is a full-time, long-term position supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), and very challenging behaviour. This role requires a confident, proactive professional with strong classroom experience and excellent behaviour management skills. You will play a key role in supporting students both academically and emotionally, helping them to access learning and make positive progress. Key Responsibilities: - Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with ASD and SEMH. - Support students displaying challe