Full-Time Teaching Assistant - Autism Base

Location: Cardiff (North)

Job Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Start Date: November 2nd 2026

Pay: Competitive daily rate in line with National Living Wage

Teaching Personnel Cardiff are currently recruiting for a full-time Teaching Assistant to join the Autism Base of a mainstream secondary school in Cardiff .

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or support worker with a background in Autism/ASC, ALN or additional learning needs to join a supportive school environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with Year 7 and Year 8 pupils within the school's specialist autism provision, providing consistent academic, social, emotional and behavioural support throughout the school day.

As a Teaching Assistant within the Autism Base, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with Autism/ASC and additional learning needs.
• Supporting Year 7 and Year 8 pupils with their academic development and access to the wider curriculum.
• Helping pupils develop their social communication and interaction skills .
• Providing emotional support and helping pupils to develop confidence, independence and positive relationships.
• Supporting pupils with behaviour and emotional regulation , using appropriate strategies to manage challenging situations.
• Working alongside teachers and the school's ALN/SEN team to implement individual support strategies.
• Helping pupils engage positively in lessons and school activities.
• Supporting pupils with transitions between lessons and different areas of the school.
• Encouraging independence and helping pupils develop important life and learning skills.
• Maintaining a calm, patient and consistent approach when supporting pupils.

The school is looking for someone who is patient, empathetic, resilient and passionate about supporting young people with additional learning needs .

Previous experience working with pupils or young people with Autism/ASC, ADHD, challenging behaviour, communication difficulties or other ALN would be highly desirable.

Experience within a secondary school, specialist provision, autism base, SEN/ALN setting, residential setting or youth support environment would also be beneficial.

• Previous experience supporting children or young people is desirable.
• Experience working with Autism/ASC or additional learning needs is highly desirable.
• A patient, positive and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain calm and consistent when supporting challenging behaviour.
• A genuine passion for helping young people reach their potential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable, although support with the DBS application process can be provided.
• Relevant safeguarding checks will be completed before placement.

As a Teaching Personnel candidate, you will benefit from:

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Access to a wide range of education and support roles across Cardiff and South Wales .
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Free access to relevant CPD and training opportunities.
• Support with your DBS application where required.
• Opportunities to develop your experience within education and ALN settings.
• Potential long-term and permanent opportunities with schools.

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