Secondary Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistants

Area: Cardiff

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: Ongoing

Salary: £95 - £109 per day

Working Hours: 08:30am - 15:30pm

About the School

A well-regarded, mixed secondary school in Cardiff. The school prides itself on high expectations, strong academic achievement, and a supportive learning environment. Serving a diverse community of students aged 11-16, the school offers a broad curriculum alongside a wide range of enrichment opportunities, helping students develop academically, socially, and personally in preparation for future success.

About the Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students academic progress, emotional well-being, organisation, and self-regulation, helping them navigate the demands of secondary school while building confidence and independence.

We're looking for a patient and resilient individual who can develop a positive and trusting relationship with the students while maintaining high expectations and promoting positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Support the students in maintaining focus, engagement, and participation during lessons

Implement strategies to support attention, organisation, time management, and emotional regulation

Help manage transitions between lessons and different school environments

Promote positive behaviour and support the student in meeting individual targets

Build a strong, professional relationship with the student based on trust, consistency, and encouragement

Monitor and report on the student's progress, well-being, and engagementRequirements

Experience supporting children or young people with ADHD, SEMH needs, or other SEND

requirements

A strong understanding of ADHD and the strategies that support attention, engagement, and emotional regulation

Strong behaviour management, communication and teamwork skills

Experience working within a secondary school setting (desirable)

Relevant qualifications in Education, Psychology, Youth Work, SEND, or a related field would be advantageous but are not essential

A genuine passion for supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potentialA commitment to supporting student well-being, promoting positive behaviour, and helping young people achieve successful outcomes is essential.

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