Job Description

Teaching Assistant - Diabetes Support

Location: CardiffSetting: Specialist SEN SchoolRole: Teaching AssistantStart Date: 1st September 2026Contract: Full-time, until August 2027.Pay: £475 - £500 weekly pay

We are looking for a caring, patient and reliable Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist SEN school in Cardiff. The school supports primary-aged pupils with autism spectrum conditions, as well as significant sensory, social communication and learning needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who has experience supporting children or young people with diabetes, either within an education, care, medical or personal support setting. The successful candidate will play an important role in helping pupils access learning safely, confidently and as independently as possible.

The role will involve supporting pupils across the school day, working closely with teaching staff, families and relevant professionals to ensure individual needs are met. You will be required to support a pupil with diabetes care in line with their Individual Healthcare Plan, including monitoring blood glucose levels, recognising signs of hypo/hyperglycaemia, supporting with snacks/mealtimes, maintaining clear records and following agreed procedures.

Previous experience supporting individuals with diabetes is essential for this role. School-specific training and guidance will be provided, but applicants must already have a good understanding of diabetes care, including the importance of following individual healthcare plans. Confidence, attention to detail and a calm, reassuring approach are essential.

The successful Teaching Assistant will:

• Have experience supporting individuals with diabetes
• Understand the importance of following Individual Healthcare Plans
• Be confident recognising changes in presentation and responding calmly
• Have experience working with children or young people with ALN/SEN
• Be patient, nurturing and consistent in their approach
• Be comfortable supporting pupils with communication, independence, sensory needs and emotional regulation
• Work well as part of a wider school team
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with staff and families
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

The school can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive specialist SEN environment
• The opportunity to make a real difference to pupils with complex needs
• A pupil-centred approach where every child is supported to flourish
• Ongoing support from experienced teaching and medical professionals
• A rewarding long-term role within a caring Cardiff school

This role would suit someone with previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Children's Support Worker or someone who has supported a child or young person with diabetes in a professional setting.

All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

To apply, please submit your CV or get in touch for more information.

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.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.