PRU Secondary School Teaching Assistant – Cardiff, Cardiff

Job Description

PRU Secondary School Teaching Assistant – Cardiff

A supportive and well-established Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Cardiff is seeking a compassionate, resilient, and proactive Teaching Assistant to support secondary-aged learners who require additional behavioural, social, emotional, and educational support.

This rewarding role involves working closely with students both inside and outside the classroom, helping them engage positively with learning, develop confidence, and overcome barriers to education. You will play a key role in creating a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment while encouraging positive behaviour and personal development.

Working alongside teachers, behaviour mentors, and external agencies, you will help deliver tailored support that enables students to make meaningful progress both academically and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students.
• Support learners with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Encourage positive engagement with learning and classroom activities.
• Assist in managing behaviour and promoting emotional regulation.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students, families, and professionals.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external agencies to support student outcomes.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar support role.
• Experience working with young people with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, or additional learning needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, resilient, and adaptable approach.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people within a supportive and rewarding educational setting.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.