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Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 01 April 2026
Salary: £460 per week
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 28 April 2026
Location: Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Company: senploy
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 209927

Summary

Sports Graduate - Teaching Assistant

Cardiff | £93 per day | Full-Time & Part-Time | ASAP & September Starts

Are you a Sports Graduate looking to build experience in a school or specialist education setting?

We are working with a group of schools in Cardiff to recruit Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 3-19 with a range of additional learning needs.

This is a long-term opportunity to apply your coaching, communication and behavioural management skills within a structured and supportive school environment.

About the schools

These schools vary from primary secondary to special schools, working collaboratively to support pupils:
- General classroom support
- Behaviour
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)
- Severe and complex learning needs
- Physical disabilities and medical needs

The schools are known for their consistent routines, strong staff support and child-centred approach, with a focus on developing communication, independence and life skills.

The role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
- Use structured activities, movement and routine to engage learners
- Support behaviour and emotional regulation
- Assist with personal care where required (training provided)
- Work closely with teachers, therapists and ALN teams
- Build positive and consistent relationships with pupils

You will be working in a hands-on, practical role, where patience, adaptability and consistency are key.

Why this role suits Sports Graduates

A background in sport provides many transferable skills, including:
- Communication and teamwork
- Confidence leading groups
- Behaviour management and motivation
- Resilience and adaptability
- Ability to build rapport

These skills are highly valued within specialist education settings.

Requirements
- Degree or background in Sport or related field
- Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals (desirable but not essential)
- Calm, patient and proactive approach
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Confident spoken and written English communication skills

What is offered
- £93 per day
- Long-term, consistent placements
- Full training and ongoing support
- Opportunity to gain experience within specialist education
- Clear progression pathways into teaching, SEN or therapy-based roles

About Educators First

Educators First partners with specialist ALN provisions across Cardiff, focusing on placing individuals into long-term roles where they can develop and make a meaningful impact.



Interviews will be held over the next two weeks, with the aim of appointing successful candidates by the end of April.