SEN TA Education & Training

About the School:

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected specialist school in Cardiff that offers a calm, structured, and supportive setting for children. The school caters for pupils with Autism, ADHD, mild to severe learning disabilities, as well as a range of social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Known for its inclusive culture and strong multi-disciplinary teamwork, the school delivers a personalised curriculum designed to support both academic progress and emotional wellbeing. With small class sizes, high staff‑to‑pupil ratios, and committed leadership, this role offers a genuinely fulfilling opportunity for professionals looking for stability and the chance to make a lasting difference.

• Support pupils in the classroom, working 1:1 or with small groups
• Help deliver engaging lessons under the guidance of the class teacher
• Assist pupils with additional needs, promoting confidence, communication, and positive behaviour
• Provide encouragement and motivation - in class, during activities, or on the playground
• Act as a reliable adult role model, supporting pupils social and emotional development

• Experience supporting or mentoring children or young people (school, youth work, sports coaching, volunteering or similar)
• Patient, approachable, and able to build positive relationships with pupils
• Calm under pressure with a positive outlook and sense of humour
• Committed to inclusion and helping every child succeed

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Hold (or be willing to apply for) EWC membership
• Provide references to cover the last two years of employment

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Or call Coco on (phone number removed). Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team