Secondary Student Support & Wellbeing Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in Cardiff is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students’ academic progress and well-being in a busy secondary school setting. The role focuses on helping students navigate classroom routines, stay engaged, and build confidence.

The ideal candidate will have experience with ADHD/SEMH needs, strong behaviour management, and a patient, resilient approach to fostering positive outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support 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 school environments.
• Promote positive behaviour and support students in meeting individual targets.
• Build a strong professional relationship with the student based on trust and consistency.
• Monitor and report on the student’s progress, well-being and engagement.

Skills

ADHD support

SEMH support

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Secondary school experience

Education

Related qualifications in Education/Psychology/Youth Work/SEND

Job description

Prospero Teaching in Cardiff is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students’ academic progress and well-being in a busy secondary school setting. The role focuses on helping students navigate classroom routines, stay engaged, and build confidence.

The ideal candidate will have experience with ADHD/SEMH needs, strong behaviour management, and a patient, resilient approach to fostering positive outcomes.