Teaching Assistant jobs in Wales

21 Sep 2026 - 16 Jul 2027

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

Year 3 Class Teaching Assistant - Forest Of Dean Primary

Posted 3 days ago

Primary school in Forest of Dean • Full Time

14 Sep - 23 Oct 2026

1:1 Teaching Assistant / SEND Support Location: GL17 Area Contract Type: Full time - Term 1 (possibility of extension) Start Date: ASAP We are seeking a warm, dynamic, and intuitive 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a fantastic Year 3 boy on his learning journey. He is a bright pupil with immense potential who is currently undergoing assessments for neurodiverse needs (a mix of ASD and ADHD traits). He simply needs a dedicated champion to help him navigate the classroom environment, regulate his energy, and stay engaged with his learning. What the Role Involves - Supporting one-to-one inside the classroom to break down tasks and keep learning accessible and engaging. - Helping with e…1:1 Teaching Assistant / SEND Support Location: GL17 Area Contract Type: Full time - Term 1 (possibility of extension) Start Date: ASAP We are seeking a warm, dynamic, and intuitive 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a fantastic Year 3 boy on his learning journey. He is a bright pupil with immense potential who is currently undergoing assessments for neurodiverse needs (a mix of ASD and ADHD traits). He simply needs a dedicated champion to help him navigate the classroom environment, regulate his energy, and stay engaged with his learning. What the Role Involves - Supporting one-to-one inside the classroom to break down tasks and keep learning accessible and engaging. - Helping with e

Secondary school in Newport • Full Time

Posted 6 days ago

Attendance Officer

About the Role Zen Educate is seeking an organised and proactive Attendance & Admin Officer to join a secondary school based in Newport. This dual role focuses primarily on managing daily attendance procedures, supporting the wider administration of the school, and assisting with basic examination arrangements as needed. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity starting on a temporary basis, with a clear temp-to-perm pathway for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities - Attendance Tracking: Monitor daily student attendance, maintain accurate register records on the school MIS system (e.g., SIMS/Arbor), generate reports, and follow up on unexcused absences. - Exams Assistance: Help w…About the Role Zen Educate is seeking an organised and proactive Attendance & Admin Officer to join a secondary school based in Newport. This dual role focuses primarily on managing daily attendance procedures, supporting the wider administration of the school, and assisting with basic examination arrangements as needed. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity starting on a temporary basis, with a clear temp-to-perm pathway for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities - Attendance Tracking: Monitor daily student attendance, maintain accurate register records on the school MIS system (e.g., SIMS/Arbor), generate reports, and follow up on unexcused absences. - Exams Assistance: Help w

Teaching Assistant- Intervention support

Posted 6 days ago

About the Role Zen Educate is seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team to deliver targeted support for students across the school. In this role, you will focus on high-impact intervention work—spending mornings supporting lower ability learners and afternoons supporting children with challenging behaviour through small group booster sessions and tailored 1:1 support to bridge learning gaps, build confidence, and boost academic progress. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity starting immediately for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities Morning Interventions: Support lower ability learners by delivering structured 1:1 and small group ses…About the Role Zen Educate is seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team to deliver targeted support for students across the school. In this role, you will focus on high-impact intervention work—spending mornings supporting lower ability learners and afternoons supporting children with challenging behaviour through small group booster sessions and tailored 1:1 support to bridge learning gaps, build confidence, and boost academic progress. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity starting immediately for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities Morning Interventions: Support lower ability learners by delivering structured 1:1 and small group ses

ALN Teaching Assistant - Cardiff Secondary

Posted 6 days ago

Zen Educate is seeking a compassionate, resilient, and highly experienced Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team within our Alternative Provision / Wellbeing Centre. This full-time, long-term role is ideal for an educator who excels at supporting students with diverse learning, social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. In addition to core classroom support, this post offers the opportunity to step up as a Cover Supervisor on an occasional basis, leading whole-class sessions and maintaining structure when primary teachers are absent. Key Responsibilities - Targeted Student Support: Provide 1:1 and small-group academic, social, and emotional support to students within the Al…Zen Educate is seeking a compassionate, resilient, and highly experienced Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team within our Alternative Provision / Wellbeing Centre. This full-time, long-term role is ideal for an educator who excels at supporting students with diverse learning, social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. In addition to core classroom support, this post offers the opportunity to step up as a Cover Supervisor on an occasional basis, leading whole-class sessions and maintaining structure when primary teachers are absent. Key Responsibilities - Targeted Student Support: Provide 1:1 and small-group academic, social, and emotional support to students within the Al

Science Technician- Full time, September start

Posted 11 days ago

7 Sep - 18 Dec 2026

About the Role Are you an organised, detail-oriented Science Technician looking for a stable, long-term opportunity? Zen Educate seeking an experienced and proactive individual to join our vibrant Science Department this September. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the learning experience of our students by ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective preparation of practical science lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and potentially 5 (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics). Key Responsibilities - Preparation & Maintenance: Prepare, set up, and dismantle apparatus, chemicals, and equipment for practical lessons and demonstrations. - Health & Safety: Maintain a safe working environmen…About the Role Are you an organised, detail-oriented Science Technician looking for a stable, long-term opportunity? Zen Educate seeking an experienced and proactive individual to join our vibrant Science Department this September. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the learning experience of our students by ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective preparation of practical science lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and potentially 5 (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics). Key Responsibilities - Preparation & Maintenance: Prepare, set up, and dismantle apparatus, chemicals, and equipment for practical lessons and demonstrations. - Health & Safety: Maintain a safe working environmen

General Cover Office Admin - Newport Sen-school

Posted 2 months ago

SEN School school in Newport • Full Time

1 Sep - 18 Dec 2026

Summary We are seeking a dedicated, organized, and compassionate Reception and Administration Assistant to join our supportive team in Newport. As the first point of contact for our school, this role is integral to providing an inclusive, warm, and nurturing environment for students, staff, and visitors. Working within a specialist SEN setting, you will manage front-of-house operations and provide vital administrative support that keeps our school running smoothly, aligning with our mission to empower students to thrive. This is a part-time position, beginning as soon as possible and continuing on a permanent basis, Monday to Friday. …Summary We are seeking a dedicated, organized, and compassionate Reception and Administration Assistant to join our supportive team in Newport. As the first point of contact for our school, this role is integral to providing an inclusive, warm, and nurturing environment for students, staff, and visitors. Working within a specialist SEN setting, you will manage front-of-house operations and provide vital administrative support that keeps our school running smoothly, aligning with our mission to empower students to thrive. This is a part-time position, beginning as soon as possible and continuing on a permanent basis, Monday to Friday.

Speech and Language Assistant - Newport Sen-school

Posted 3 months ago

SEN School school in Newport • Full Time

1 Sep - 18 Dec 2026

Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN-school Speech and Language Assistant to join our team in Newport. This role is integral to supporting our school's mission to provide a nurturing, inclusive environment where every student is valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As a Teaching Assistant within our special educational needs school, you will work closely with students, teachers, and other professionals to deliver personalised support tailored to individual needs. This is a full-time position, starting as soon as possible, and will run until further notice, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with diverse learni…Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN-school Speech and Language Assistant to join our team in Newport. This role is integral to supporting our school's mission to provide a nurturing, inclusive environment where every student is valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As a Teaching Assistant within our special educational needs school, you will work closely with students, teachers, and other professionals to deliver personalised support tailored to individual needs. This is a full-time position, starting as soon as possible, and will run until further notice, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with diverse learni

SEN Teaching Assistant, Primary- Full time

Posted 3 months ago

SEN School school in Herefordshire • Full Time

Are you an experienced, passionate educator dedicated to making a profound difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Our vibrant and inclusive primary school is seeking an exceptional, full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team immediately. This is a long-term position for someone ready to hit the ground running and become a vital part of our school community. Our Vision & Mission In this role, you will be a champion for our children, helping us to: - Provide a warm and safe environment, in which all members of the school community feel valued and are enabled to become happy and confident individuals, who appreciate their own worth. - Offer at an…Are you an experienced, passionate educator dedicated to making a profound difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Our vibrant and inclusive primary school is seeking an exceptional, full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team immediately. This is a long-term position for someone ready to hit the ground running and become a vital part of our school community. Our Vision & Mission In this role, you will be a champion for our children, helping us to: - Provide a warm and safe environment, in which all members of the school community feel valued and are enabled to become happy and confident individuals, who appreciate their own worth. - Offer at an

ALN, SEMH Teaching Assistants- Full time

Posted 3 months ago

SEN School school in Herefordshire • Full Time

21 Sep 2026 - 23 Jul 2027

Zen Educate is seeking a dedicated and experienced Learning Support Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis. This role involves supporting children and young people with severe autism, including those who are non-verbal and require personal care. You will play a vital role in creating a calm, supportive, and safe environment where every individual can thrive. Key Responsibilities - Provide high-quality, compassionate support tailored to pupils with severe autism and complex needs - Assist with personal care in a respectful and dignified manner - Use Makaton or other communication methods to support understanding and expression - Foster a calm, structured, and safe learning environm…Zen Educate is seeking a dedicated and experienced Learning Support Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis. This role involves supporting children and young people with severe autism, including those who are non-verbal and require personal care. You will play a vital role in creating a calm, supportive, and safe environment where every individual can thrive. Key Responsibilities - Provide high-quality, compassionate support tailored to pupils with severe autism and complex needs - Assist with personal care in a respectful and dignified manner - Use Makaton or other communication methods to support understanding and expression - Foster a calm, structured, and safe learning environm