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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.

About the Role as a Teaching Assistant:

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

What We're Looking For:

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

To be eligible you must:

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 memebership
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.

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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