Teaching Assistant jobs in Wales

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

Alternative provision TA- Long term

Posted 33 minutes ago

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

KS3, KS4 SEN Teaching Assistant - Cardiff Secondary

Posted about 2 hours ago

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

General Cover Office Admin - Newport Sen-school

Posted 2 days ago

SEN School school in Newport • Full Time

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 2 days ago

SEN School school in Newport • Full Time

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

ALN Teaching Assistant - Brecon

Posted 2 days ago

SEN School school in Powys • Full Time

Location: Brecon, Powys Contract Type: Full-Time About the Role We are seeking a dedicated, resilient, and proactive General Cover ALN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team in Brecon. This role is ideal for an experienced individual who is confident working within a school setting that supports a high number of pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The successful candidate will be expected to provide high-quality classroom support across a range of year groups and learning environments, often stepping into different settings at short notice. This is a role for someone who can "hit the ground running", build positive relationships …Location: Brecon, Powys Contract Type: Full-Time About the Role We are seeking a dedicated, resilient, and proactive General Cover ALN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team in Brecon. This role is ideal for an experienced individual who is confident working within a school setting that supports a high number of pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The successful candidate will be expected to provide high-quality classroom support across a range of year groups and learning environments, often stepping into different settings at short notice. This is a role for someone who can "hit the ground running", build positive relationships

ASD, Interventions, Teaching Assistant- Full time, September start

Posted 15 days ago

Secondary school in Vale of Glamorgan • Full Time

1 Sep 2026 - 23 Jul 2027

Zen Educate is seeking a committed and resilient Intervention Support Specialist to join our secondary specialist provision, working with high-achieving pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for someone passionate about unlocking potential and supporting students to thrive both academically and personally. You will play a key role in delivering targeted interventions, supporting pupils to access a broad curriculum, and helping them maintain high standards in core subjects—particularly Maths, Science, and English. Key Responsibilities - Deliver tailored intervention sessions to individuals…Zen Educate is seeking a committed and resilient Intervention Support Specialist to join our secondary specialist provision, working with high-achieving pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for someone passionate about unlocking potential and supporting students to thrive both academically and personally. You will play a key role in delivering targeted interventions, supporting pupils to access a broad curriculum, and helping them maintain high standards in core subjects—particularly Maths, Science, and English. Key Responsibilities - Deliver tailored intervention sessions to individuals

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

Posted 16 days ago

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

SEN Teaching Assistant, Primary- Full time

Posted 20 days 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

Debut Day- ALN support, full academic year

Posted 23 days ago

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

Anxiety & Trauma Support, Teaching Assistant- September start

Posted 23 days ago

Secondary school in Vale of Glamorgan • Full Time

1 Sep 2026 - 23 Jul 2027

Zen Educate is looking for an experienced and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support learners with anxiety and trauma backgrounds within a secondary specialist provision. This is a full-time, long-term role suited to someone who understands the importance of consistency, trust, and relationship-building in helping young people feel safe and ready to learn. You will work closely with students who may struggle with emotional regulation, engagement, and confidence, providing both academic and pastoral support. An important part of this role is the ability to connect with pupils through shared interests—whether that’s sport, art, music, gaming, or another hobby—using it as a bridge to bui…Zen Educate is looking for an experienced and compassionate Teaching Assistant to support learners with anxiety and trauma backgrounds within a secondary specialist provision. This is a full-time, long-term role suited to someone who understands the importance of consistency, trust, and relationship-building in helping young people feel safe and ready to learn. You will work closely with students who may struggle with emotional regulation, engagement, and confidence, providing both academic and pastoral support. An important part of this role is the ability to connect with pupils through shared interests—whether that’s sport, art, music, gaming, or another hobby—using it as a bridge to bui