SEND Teaching Assistant Secondary School | Immediate Start | Full-Time Location: Cardiff Contract Type: Fixed Term (Until July 2026) Hours: Full-time, Term Time Only (08:15am-15:15pm) (£14-£15ph) Start Date: Monday 2nd June 2025 Are you a passionate, experienced Teaching Assistant looking to support students with special educational needs (SEN) in a thriving inclusive school environment? Do you have a background in care, youth work, or education, and want to develop your skills while making a real difference in the lives of young people? We’re recruiting a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join our committed team, working with pupils aged 11–16 with a range of complex learning needs, including Down syndrome, non-verbal communication, physical disabilities, and developmental delays. Key Responsibilities: Deliver individualised support to pupils with additional learning needs (ALN) Work 1:1 and in small groups to promote engagement, independence, and life skills Assist in delivering differentiated lesson plans in collaboration with the class teacher and SENCO Use communication aids and strategies, including PECS, Makaton, or assistive technology (training provided) Support personal care needs sensitively, when required What We’re Looking For: Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH, PMLD, or SLD A calm, empathetic, and flexible approach to support dive...