Job description Job Title: PMLD Teaching Assistants Location: Cardiff Start Date: As soon as possible Contract Type: Full-Tme, Term-Time Only Salary: Minimum of 87.96 per day base rate About the Role: A number of special educational needs schools have contacted us regarding both short-term and long-term positions they are looking to fill in the Cardiff area. The schools range from specific Primary and Secondary sites, to 3-19 years provisions. The schools are ideally looking for staff with a wide range of PMLD experience or extensive ALN experience. Key Responsibilities: Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with PMLD. Assist with personal care and mobility needs, following individual care plans. Support students in accessing a sensory-based curriculum tailored to their needs. Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver inclusive learning. Promote independence, communication, and engagement in all activities. Requirements: Experience supporting young people with PMLD or complex needs is highly desirable. A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to care and learning. Strong teamwork and communication skills. Willingness to undertake relevant training (e.g., manual handling, communication aids). A DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) is essential. An EWC registration or willingness to register Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Successful applicants will be required to register with Prospero Teaching.
Jan 07, 2026
Contractor
Job description Job Title: PMLD Teaching Assistants Location: Cardiff Start Date: As soon as possible Contract Type: Full-Tme, Term-Time Only Salary: Minimum of 87.96 per day base rate About the Role: A number of special educational needs schools have contacted us regarding both short-term and long-term positions they are looking to fill in the Cardiff area. The schools range from specific Primary and Secondary sites, to 3-19 years provisions. The schools are ideally looking for staff with a wide range of PMLD experience or extensive ALN experience. Key Responsibilities: Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with PMLD. Assist with personal care and mobility needs, following individual care plans. Support students in accessing a sensory-based curriculum tailored to their needs. Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver inclusive learning. Promote independence, communication, and engagement in all activities. Requirements: Experience supporting young people with PMLD or complex needs is highly desirable. A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to care and learning. Strong teamwork and communication skills. Willingness to undertake relevant training (e.g., manual handling, communication aids). A DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) is essential. An EWC registration or willingness to register Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Successful applicants will be required to register with Prospero Teaching.
Could this be your most rewarding role yet? Become a Lleol (local) Foster Carer with Flintshire County Council Annual Fee: £50,000 + up to £13,453.96 in Weekly Allowances Plus, additional payments for holidays, birthdays & Christmas You ve built a career supporting children and young people But have you ever thought about doing it from your own home and truly changing a life forever? We re looking for people with passion, patience, and experience to take the next step not just into another job, but into a whole new way of making a difference. This is fostering but not as you know it. This is Lleol Fostering. Lleol means local in Welsh and with fostering maintaining locality is hugely important. There are children and young people in and around the Flintshire area who need something more than just a traditional fostering placement. They need time, patience, expertise - and above all - someone who will believe in them and fight their corner. We are looking for extraordinary people to join us as Lleol Foster Carers including those who have worked as teaching assistants in primary, secondary, or SEN/ALN settings. If you ve supported children in the classroom, helped them regulate emotions, learn routines, and build confidence, your skills could be life-changing in a home environment too. What makes Lleol Foster Carers different? This is a specialist fostering role - supporting young people who are leaving high-support settings like residential care and helping them to transition to family life as smoothly as possible. We take a therapeutic approach to professional parenting, giving you every opportunity to develop your skills through full training, exceptional support, and a team walking alongside you every step of the way. What You ll Receive as a Lleol Foster Carer: £50,000 Annual Fee recognising your dedicated time, skill & commitment Up to £258.79 Weekly Fostering Allowance (over £13,453 annually) Additional Allowances for Birthdays, Holidays & Christmas Access to a linked Lleol Support Foster Carer - for practical help and respite 50% discount on your Council Tax payments Therapeutic Training & Qualifications Membership to The Fostering Network Access to the Mockingbird Support Model Blue Light Card membership access to more than 15,000 discounts nationwide Reward & Recognition via the CareFriends App Regular Wellbeing events & Peer Support groups Could You Be a Lleol Foster Carer? We re looking for individuals or couples who: Have professional or personal experience in supporting children & young people Can provide a nurturing, therapeutic home environment Have at least one spare bedroom that can be dedicated to fostering Hold a full driving licence Are able to offer their full-time commitment to this role Can work as part of a professional team, attend meetings, and engage in training Are resilient, reflective, and ready to parent in a new and guided way Are open to registering as self-employed Ideally , you won t have other children under 16 living in your home (though exceptions may apply dependent on individual fostering experience). This Could Be the Career Change You Never Knew You Were Ready For. If you ve worked as a: • Teaching Assistant or Classroom Support Staff • SEN/ALN Support Worker • Behavioural Mentor or Learning Support Assistant (LSA) • HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant then your experience helping children thrive in the classroom could help them flourish in a safe, loving home. Interested in finding out more about becoming a Lleol Foster Carer in Flintshire? This is a unique opportunity to do what you do best but in a role where you can give children what no setting ever can: family, belonging, and the stability of a loving home.
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
Could this be your most rewarding role yet? Become a Lleol (local) Foster Carer with Flintshire County Council Annual Fee: £50,000 + up to £13,453.96 in Weekly Allowances Plus, additional payments for holidays, birthdays & Christmas You ve built a career supporting children and young people But have you ever thought about doing it from your own home and truly changing a life forever? We re looking for people with passion, patience, and experience to take the next step not just into another job, but into a whole new way of making a difference. This is fostering but not as you know it. This is Lleol Fostering. Lleol means local in Welsh and with fostering maintaining locality is hugely important. There are children and young people in and around the Flintshire area who need something more than just a traditional fostering placement. They need time, patience, expertise - and above all - someone who will believe in them and fight their corner. We are looking for extraordinary people to join us as Lleol Foster Carers including those who have worked as teaching assistants in primary, secondary, or SEN/ALN settings. If you ve supported children in the classroom, helped them regulate emotions, learn routines, and build confidence, your skills could be life-changing in a home environment too. What makes Lleol Foster Carers different? This is a specialist fostering role - supporting young people who are leaving high-support settings like residential care and helping them to transition to family life as smoothly as possible. We take a therapeutic approach to professional parenting, giving you every opportunity to develop your skills through full training, exceptional support, and a team walking alongside you every step of the way. What You ll Receive as a Lleol Foster Carer: £50,000 Annual Fee recognising your dedicated time, skill & commitment Up to £258.79 Weekly Fostering Allowance (over £13,453 annually) Additional Allowances for Birthdays, Holidays & Christmas Access to a linked Lleol Support Foster Carer - for practical help and respite 50% discount on your Council Tax payments Therapeutic Training & Qualifications Membership to The Fostering Network Access to the Mockingbird Support Model Blue Light Card membership access to more than 15,000 discounts nationwide Reward & Recognition via the CareFriends App Regular Wellbeing events & Peer Support groups Could You Be a Lleol Foster Carer? We re looking for individuals or couples who: Have professional or personal experience in supporting children & young people Can provide a nurturing, therapeutic home environment Have at least one spare bedroom that can be dedicated to fostering Hold a full driving licence Are able to offer their full-time commitment to this role Can work as part of a professional team, attend meetings, and engage in training Are resilient, reflective, and ready to parent in a new and guided way Are open to registering as self-employed Ideally , you won t have other children under 16 living in your home (though exceptions may apply dependent on individual fostering experience). This Could Be the Career Change You Never Knew You Were Ready For. If you ve worked as a: • Teaching Assistant or Classroom Support Staff • SEN/ALN Support Worker • Behavioural Mentor or Learning Support Assistant (LSA) • HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant then your experience helping children thrive in the classroom could help them flourish in a safe, loving home. Interested in finding out more about becoming a Lleol Foster Carer in Flintshire? This is a unique opportunity to do what you do best but in a role where you can give children what no setting ever can: family, belonging, and the stability of a loving home.
SEN Teaching Assistant / Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant Cardiff Salary: £82.14 - £88.99 a day Start date: Immediate Start An outstanding school based in Cardiff have an opportunity arising for Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants. The role will entail working 1:1 with a child with challenging behaviour. ALN experience is required. Do you enjoy supporting and developing children? Do you have an enthusiastic and bubbly personality? The ideal SEN TA / Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant should have the following: Level 2 or 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 6 months experience in an educational establishment A calm, patient and caring personal Good communication skills A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines Experience in working with supporting students in their education on a 1:1 and a small group basis Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced Child DBS disclosure and provide at least 2 references. In return you will receive: Brilliant rates of pay Working in a rewarding environment Outstanding 1:1 service from your dedicated consultant working to support you every step of the way, with excellent industry experience and in-depth knowledge. All of our supply staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash. If you are the right SEN Teaching Assistant for the roles, click apply or contact Charlotte today! All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.
Jan 01, 2026
Seasonal
SEN Teaching Assistant / Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant Cardiff Salary: £82.14 - £88.99 a day Start date: Immediate Start An outstanding school based in Cardiff have an opportunity arising for Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants. The role will entail working 1:1 with a child with challenging behaviour. ALN experience is required. Do you enjoy supporting and developing children? Do you have an enthusiastic and bubbly personality? The ideal SEN TA / Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant should have the following: Level 2 or 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 6 months experience in an educational establishment A calm, patient and caring personal Good communication skills A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines Experience in working with supporting students in their education on a 1:1 and a small group basis Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced Child DBS disclosure and provide at least 2 references. In return you will receive: Brilliant rates of pay Working in a rewarding environment Outstanding 1:1 service from your dedicated consultant working to support you every step of the way, with excellent industry experience and in-depth knowledge. All of our supply staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash. If you are the right SEN Teaching Assistant for the roles, click apply or contact Charlotte today! All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.
Ladybridge High School is a warm, friendly and successful school with a clear mission and agreed beliefs that are shared across the school community. We are focused on achieving strong academic outcomes through a rounded education that prepares our learners for life. We are committed to our 'Trivium' approach to education, which is summarised on our website here . The wonderfully diverse population of learners, the emphasis on professional learning for staff and the friendly atmosphere make Ladybridge an interesting and enjoyable place to work. We aspire to be an 'evidence-informed' school where teachers are encouraged to read, research, collaborate and take calculated risks in the classroom. Teaching staff at Ladybridge typically have a minimum of 20% Planning Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time, significantly above the national expectation of 10%. All teaching staff have a 'flexi afternoon' each fortnight, where they are free to leave the school site at the start of lunchtime. We do not expect teachers to work on their flexi afternoons. The vast majority of our associate staff also have varying degrees of flexible working. This ensures that our staff have the time to carry out their role to the highest possible standard, whilst having a genuine work-life balance. The Science department is a highly respected and ambitious department with an excellent track record and reputation among learners. As a team, we have consistently delivered strong academic outcomes by offering a curriculum that has a rich foundation in scientific thinking and problem-solving, hands on learning experiences that connect science to real-world situations and a collaborative, supportive team culture where staff are valued and encouraged to develop professionally. We are always open to new ideas and improving our approach. This role would suit someone who is looking to balance high academic expectations with a desire to foster a love of Science. Working in close partnership with the Head of Department for Science, the post holder is required to share all aspects of the leadership and management of the department and to support in providing strategic and highly effective leadership in the teaching of the curriculum. This post is suitable for teachers with leadership /TLR experience. The application process: Interested colleagues should complete an application form, and submit, with a letter of application to outline how your experiences to date align with a trivium philosophy of education. Deadline for applications: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 at 8.00am Interview Date: Monday 28th April 2025 This is a unique opportunity to transform young people's lives, and to develop professionally, in a distinctive and rapidly improving school. Please send completed applications to Miss M Johns, HR & Cover Manager at Ladybridge High School via email to Ladybridge High School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Key Information Job Type: Required for 1st September 2025
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Ladybridge High School is a warm, friendly and successful school with a clear mission and agreed beliefs that are shared across the school community. We are focused on achieving strong academic outcomes through a rounded education that prepares our learners for life. We are committed to our 'Trivium' approach to education, which is summarised on our website here . The wonderfully diverse population of learners, the emphasis on professional learning for staff and the friendly atmosphere make Ladybridge an interesting and enjoyable place to work. We aspire to be an 'evidence-informed' school where teachers are encouraged to read, research, collaborate and take calculated risks in the classroom. Teaching staff at Ladybridge typically have a minimum of 20% Planning Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time, significantly above the national expectation of 10%. All teaching staff have a 'flexi afternoon' each fortnight, where they are free to leave the school site at the start of lunchtime. We do not expect teachers to work on their flexi afternoons. The vast majority of our associate staff also have varying degrees of flexible working. This ensures that our staff have the time to carry out their role to the highest possible standard, whilst having a genuine work-life balance. The Science department is a highly respected and ambitious department with an excellent track record and reputation among learners. As a team, we have consistently delivered strong academic outcomes by offering a curriculum that has a rich foundation in scientific thinking and problem-solving, hands on learning experiences that connect science to real-world situations and a collaborative, supportive team culture where staff are valued and encouraged to develop professionally. We are always open to new ideas and improving our approach. This role would suit someone who is looking to balance high academic expectations with a desire to foster a love of Science. Working in close partnership with the Head of Department for Science, the post holder is required to share all aspects of the leadership and management of the department and to support in providing strategic and highly effective leadership in the teaching of the curriculum. This post is suitable for teachers with leadership /TLR experience. The application process: Interested colleagues should complete an application form, and submit, with a letter of application to outline how your experiences to date align with a trivium philosophy of education. Deadline for applications: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 at 8.00am Interview Date: Monday 28th April 2025 This is a unique opportunity to transform young people's lives, and to develop professionally, in a distinctive and rapidly improving school. Please send completed applications to Miss M Johns, HR & Cover Manager at Ladybridge High School via email to Ladybridge High School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Key Information Job Type: Required for 1st September 2025
