Job Description

Education Assistant

Location:

Penarth

Hours:

Fixed term for 1 year- rolling contract, Full-Time (working 35 hours a week) during term time only

Starting Salary:

24, 370 per annum (inclusive of an SEN allowance), 20,811 pro rata (inclusive of an SEN allowance)

How do we work?

Action for Children does what is right, does what is needed and does what works for children in the UK. Every year, our team changes the lives of 301,000 children, young people and families.

Headlands School is a residential special school based in Penarth, which caters for pupils between the ages of 7 and 19, who have an emotional, social and behavioural difficulties and a range of associated needs. As a Teaching Assistant, you will also supervise lunches, some breaks and accompany pupils on school trips and activities.

You'll be working 39 weeks per year on a term time only basis.

How will you make a difference/

By supporting the teacher in the classroom to deliver lessons

By meeting pupils as they come into school each day

By helping with setting up the classroom

By building relationships with pupils and their families to support their learning

By assisting teachers with planning lessons and assessing pupils

By supervising at lunchtimes

By accompanying pupils on school trips and activities

What will you need?

To be empathetic, resilient and self-aware

Experience of working with children and young people with additional needs

GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths or the equivalent

Good computer literacy

What are the rewards?

Maternity, paternity and adoption packages

Season ticket travel loans

Company pension scheme

Discounts at major high street retailers.

Plus, there's a lot more besides.

Action for Children is committed to safer recruitment practices, designed to protect the welfare of the children and young people using our services.

If you are interested or would like to understand more about the role, then please email Recruitment.headlands@ationforchildren.org.uk or phone 02920709771.

Closing Date: 12th September 2025

This advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applicants.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/09/2025
Reference ID: EA2025