Additional Needs Support Worker

Additional Needs Support Worker
Cardiff (CF14), Full-time.
08:15am-15:15pm (Monday to Friday - term time).
Start: ASAP
2 year placement (secondary school).
Pay: Competitive from £90 a day.

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join an Additional Needs Base at a thriving secondary school committed to inclusive education. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to support a young student with special educational needs, including intimate personal care involving a urinary catheter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support to a young student within the Additional Needs Base within a secondary school.
• Deliver personal care, including the safe and respectful management of a urinary catheter.
• Support the student's educational, emotional, and physical development.
• Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and medical professionals to ensure consistent, holistic care.
• Maintain accurate records and follow care plans and safeguarding procedures.
• Engage positively with parents and carers, fostering trust and clear communication.

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience supporting young people or vulnerable adults with special educational needs (SEN).
• Comfortable and competent in providing personal and intimate care, including catheter care (training can be provided if necessary).
• Strong commitment to building relationships, patience, and emotional resilience.
• Willingness and ability to commit to a minimum of 2 academic years in the role.
• A team player who is adaptable, proactive, and professional in all situations.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a warm, inclusive, and supportive team.
• Make a lasting difference in a young person’s life.
• Access to high-quality CPD and development opportunities.
• Structured induction and ongoing mentoring.

Apply today by sending your CV.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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