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Experienced Teaching Assistant- Career to Teacher

Secondary school in Cardiff • Full Time

1 Sep - 18 Dec 2026

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for the perfect launchpad to become a fully qualified Teacher? We are seeking a passionate, driven, and experienced educator to join our team on a full-time, long-term basis. This isn't just a standard TA role; it is a structured stepping stone designed to bridge the gap between support staff and qualified educator. We view this position as a crucial preparatory year. You will gain invaluable, hands-on classroom experience, take on higher-level responsibilities that mirror a teacher's daily routine, and receive full support from our leadership team as you prepare for your formal teacher training (e.g., School Direct, PGCE, or assessment-only…Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for the perfect launchpad to become a fully qualified Teacher? We are seeking a passionate, driven, and experienced educator to join our team on a full-time, long-term basis. This isn't just a standard TA role; it is a structured stepping stone designed to bridge the gap between support staff and qualified educator. We view this position as a crucial preparatory year. You will gain invaluable, hands-on classroom experience, take on higher-level responsibilities that mirror a teacher's daily routine, and receive full support from our leadership team as you prepare for your formal teacher training (e.g., School Direct, PGCE, or assessment-only

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Posted about 18 hours ago

Alternative provision Teaching Assistant- Full time

Pupil Referral Unit school in Cardiff • Part Time

1 Sep - 18 Dec 2026

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Do you have the unique blend of experience, resilience, and creativity required to support students navigating complex behavioral challenges? If you are a grounded, empathetic professional who looks past a student’s outward behaviour to understand the root cause of their distress, Zen Educate wants to hear from you. We are seeking a dedicated Challenging Behaviour Specialist to join a supportive secondary school team on a full-time, long-term basis. This role is for someone who views behavior as communication and is driven by the desire to help vulnerable youth re-engage with education, build self-esteem, and thrive. What…Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? Do you have the unique blend of experience, resilience, and creativity required to support students navigating complex behavioral challenges? If you are a grounded, empathetic professional who looks past a student’s outward behaviour to understand the root cause of their distress, Zen Educate wants to hear from you. We are seeking a dedicated Challenging Behaviour Specialist to join a supportive secondary school team on a full-time, long-term basis. This role is for someone who views behavior as communication and is driven by the desire to help vulnerable youth re-engage with education, build self-esteem, and thrive. What

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Posted about 21 hours 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 inte

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Posted about 23 hours ago

KS3, KS4 SEN 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. Ke

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Posted 3 days ago

HLTA- Primary Level, Lower ability support, Secondary setting (September start)

Secondary school in Cardiff • Full Time

1 Sep - 18 Dec 2026

Zen Educate is seeking a resilient, highly organised, and passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a vibrant secondary school in Cardiff. This is a full-time, long-term position based within the school's specialised Resource Base, supporting Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 learners who are working significantly below age-related expectations. In this role, you will be the bridge between primary-style nurture and secondary-stage preparation. You will be responsible for planning, adapting, and delivering targeted Maths and English interventions to small groups and on a 1:1 basis. Because these learners require a high level of scaffolding, this role would perfectly suit a primary…Zen Educate is seeking a resilient, highly organised, and passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a vibrant secondary school in Cardiff. This is a full-time, long-term position based within the school's specialised Resource Base, supporting Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 learners who are working significantly below age-related expectations. In this role, you will be the bridge between primary-style nurture and secondary-stage preparation. You will be responsible for planning, adapting, and delivering targeted Maths and English interventions to small groups and on a 1:1 basis. Because these learners require a high level of scaffolding, this role would perfectly suit a primary

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Posted 21 days ago

Debut Day- ALN support, full academic year

Secondary school in Cardiff • Full Time

13 Jul 2026 - 23 Jul 2027

Zen Educate seeking a resilient, highly motivated, and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant, large secondary school in Cardiff. This full-time role spans the entire academic year and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced educational environment. You will split your time between delivering vital classroom-based support and leveraging your sports background to engage students, manage behavior, and foster inclusive participation. Essential to this role is proven experience working with secondary-aged students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN). Key Responsibilities 1. Classroom Support & ALN Delivery Provide tailored academic and emotional support to individual stu…Zen Educate seeking a resilient, highly motivated, and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant, large secondary school in Cardiff. This full-time role spans the entire academic year and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced educational environment. You will split your time between delivering vital classroom-based support and leveraging your sports background to engage students, manage behavior, and foster inclusive participation. Essential to this role is proven experience working with secondary-aged students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN). Key Responsibilities 1. Classroom Support & ALN Delivery Provide tailored academic and emotional support to individual stu

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Posted 24 days ago

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