Support Worker

This Support Worker opportunity in Cardiff, Wales is built around providing 1:1 support to a Year 10 pupil with ADHD. It would suit someone who can bring supporting the pupil in managing behaviour, emotional regulation and social interactions to the role.

Why this role may suit you

Start Date: September 2026. The school provides secondary and post-16 education to over 1200 pupils in Cardiff.

Care and support involved

Follow safeguarding, medication, documentation, or care-plan requirements where they apply. Provide 1:1 support to a Year 10 pupil with ADHD. Build a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil to encourage engagement and progress.

What helps in this care setting

Supporting the pupil in managing behaviour, emotional regulation and social interactions.

Care skills and requirements

• Safeguarding and Child Protection Training.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning Qualification.
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Practical information

• Full-Time Teaching Assistant (BESD Support) – Secondary School, Cardiff.
• Full-Time, Term Time Only.
• Pay: £93 - £99 per day.
• Additional detail: Additional staff or wellbeing benefits may be available.

Requirements mentioned

• DBS check