SEN Teaching Assistant

Wales/ temporary / £85 - 100 per day

Teaching Assistant

Location: RCT

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £85 per day

Could You Be Our Next Teaching Assistant?

  • Are you able to follow instructions while demonstrating a strong work ethic and a positive, proactive attitude?
  • Do you have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
  • Are you a dedicated Teaching Assistant seeking a rewarding new opportunity?

TeacherActive is proud to partner with a specialist school in the RCT area that promotes an inclusive environment where every pupil is valued and supported. The school is committed to helping children achieve their full potential within a safe, engaging, and nurturing setting for both pupils and staff.

Role Overview

We are looking for a compassionate and adaptable Teaching Assistant, confident in delivering one-to-one support to pupils with Special Educational Needs. This is a temporary, long-term role with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. The successful applicant will demonstrate empathy, flexibility and a thoughtful approach to meeting individual pupil needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Encourage and support pupils while collaborating effectively with teaching staff
  • Assist with classroom preparation and daily organisation
  • Listen attentively to pupils to understand and respond to their individual needs
  • Employ differentiated teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles
  • Bring relevant experience from a similar role, which is essential

Benefits of Joining TeacherActive

  • Ongoing support from dedicated consultants with specialist knowledge of the education sector
  • Complimentary career advice and CPD training to support your professional development
  • TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive a £100 gift when you refer a friend* (*Terms and conditions apply)
  • All staff are paid via PAYE, ensuring correct tax and National Insurance contributions with no administrative fees deducted from your pay

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to explore other roles, please click ‘apply’ now. I will be in touch to discuss the next steps. Alternatively, you are welcome to contact me directly using the details below:

[email protected]
Tel: 02920 099 995

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.