Teaching jobs in Wales

14 Sep - 18 Dec 2026

Zen Educate is seeking a compassionate, resilient, and highly experienced Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team within our Alternative Provision / Wellbeing Centre. This full-time, long-term role is ideal for an educator who excels at supporting students with diverse learning, social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. In addition to core classroom support, this post offers the opportunity to step up as a Cover Supervisor on an occasional basis, leading whole-class sessions and maintaining structure when primary teachers are absent. Key Responsibilities - Targeted Student Support: Provide 1:1 and small-group academic, social, and emotional support to students within the Al…Zen Educate is seeking a compassionate, resilient, and highly experienced Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team within our Alternative Provision / Wellbeing Centre. This full-time, long-term role is ideal for an educator who excels at supporting students with diverse learning, social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. In addition to core classroom support, this post offers the opportunity to step up as a Cover Supervisor on an occasional basis, leading whole-class sessions and maintaining structure when primary teachers are absent. Key Responsibilities - Targeted Student Support: Provide 1:1 and small-group academic, social, and emotional support to students within the Al

Physical Education Teacher - Cardiff Secondary

Posted 2 days ago

14 Sep - 18 Dec 2026

Zen Educate is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and experienced PE Teacher to join our physical education department on a full-time, long-term basis. The successful candidate will play a central role in delivering high-quality sports and physical activity programs, fostering a positive environment for physical fitness, teamwork, and athletic achievement across all key stages. Key Responsibilities - Lesson Planning & Curriculum Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, inclusive, and high-impact PE lessons aligned with national curriculum standards. - Practical Activity Management: Design and lead dynamic practical sessions across a diverse range of individual and team sports, athlet…Zen Educate is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and experienced PE Teacher to join our physical education department on a full-time, long-term basis. The successful candidate will play a central role in delivering high-quality sports and physical activity programs, fostering a positive environment for physical fitness, teamwork, and athletic achievement across all key stages. Key Responsibilities - Lesson Planning & Curriculum Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, inclusive, and high-impact PE lessons aligned with national curriculum standards. - Practical Activity Management: Design and lead dynamic practical sessions across a diverse range of individual and team sports, athlet

Food Technology Teaching Assistant

Posted 2 days ago

14 Sep - 18 Dec 2026

Zen Educate is looking for a practical, proactive, and organised Food Technology Teaching Assistant to support our busy Design & Technology department. In this key hands-on role, you will ensure our practical food lessons run smoothly, safely, and efficiently while directly supporting students in the classroom. Key Responsibilities - Lesson Preparation: Set up cooking stations, equipment, and weighed ingredients before practical classes according to teacher lesson plans. - Ingredient & Stock Management: Monitor inventory, organise storage, manage stock rotation, and maintain the department stockroom. - Shopping & Cash Handling: Purchase fresh ingredients locally when required, manage sma…Zen Educate is looking for a practical, proactive, and organised Food Technology Teaching Assistant to support our busy Design & Technology department. In this key hands-on role, you will ensure our practical food lessons run smoothly, safely, and efficiently while directly supporting students in the classroom. Key Responsibilities - Lesson Preparation: Set up cooking stations, equipment, and weighed ingredients before practical classes according to teacher lesson plans. - Ingredient & Stock Management: Monitor inventory, organise storage, manage stock rotation, and maintain the department stockroom. - Shopping & Cash Handling: Purchase fresh ingredients locally when required, manage sma

Special Resource Base Teaching Assistant

Posted 2 days ago

SEN School school in Cardiff • Full Time

Zen Educate is seeking a dedicated and compassionate ALN-school Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant team. This full-time role is integral to supporting our school's mission to provide an inclusive, nurturing environment where every learner is valued and empowered. Working closely with the classroom team and specialists, you will help students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and behavioural challenges access the curriculum and develop essential life skills. The position is suitable for individuals committed to making a positive impact in the lives of young people. Key Responsibilities - Provide one-to-one and small group support …Zen Educate is seeking a dedicated and compassionate ALN-school Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant team. This full-time role is integral to supporting our school's mission to provide an inclusive, nurturing environment where every learner is valued and empowered. Working closely with the classroom team and specialists, you will help students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and behavioural challenges access the curriculum and develop essential life skills. The position is suitable for individuals committed to making a positive impact in the lives of young people. Key Responsibilities - Provide one-to-one and small group support

Science Teacher - Cardiff Secondary

Posted 3 days ago

1 Sep - 18 Dec 2026

Zen Educate is looking for an experienced Science Teacher to join our team on a full-time basis (Monday to Friday). Our school serves a vibrant, diverse community, and while our students are capable of fantastic things, we do experience challenging behaviour. We need a strong educator who brings deep subject knowledge, excellent classroom management, and the empathy required to build trust and inspire learning. What You Will Do - Plan and deliver engaging, practical-focused Science lessons across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 availability a plus). - Establish clear boundaries, high expectations, and consistent behaviour management routines using our school-wide framework. - Foster a supportive classr…Zen Educate is looking for an experienced Science Teacher to join our team on a full-time basis (Monday to Friday). Our school serves a vibrant, diverse community, and while our students are capable of fantastic things, we do experience challenging behaviour. We need a strong educator who brings deep subject knowledge, excellent classroom management, and the empathy required to build trust and inspire learning. What You Will Do - Plan and deliver engaging, practical-focused Science lessons across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 availability a plus). - Establish clear boundaries, high expectations, and consistent behaviour management routines using our school-wide framework. - Foster a supportive classr

Secondary school in Rhondda Cynon Taf • Full Time

Posted 5 days ago

Music Teacher- Full time

About the Role Are you an inspiring, highly skilled Music Teacher dedicated to nurturing musical talent and creativity in young people? Zen Educate is seeking an experienced and dynamic Music Teacher to join a passionate expressive arts department on a full-time, long-term basis. This is a complete teaching role taking full ownership of Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (and potentially Key Stage 5) classes. You will deliver high-energy practical and theoretical lessons, manage classroom music technology and instruments, and drive pupil progress across performance, composition, and music appraisal. Key Responsibilities - Full Teaching & Planning: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging music lesso…About the Role Are you an inspiring, highly skilled Music Teacher dedicated to nurturing musical talent and creativity in young people? Zen Educate is seeking an experienced and dynamic Music Teacher to join a passionate expressive arts department on a full-time, long-term basis. This is a complete teaching role taking full ownership of Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (and potentially Key Stage 5) classes. You will deliver high-energy practical and theoretical lessons, manage classroom music technology and instruments, and drive pupil progress across performance, composition, and music appraisal. Key Responsibilities - Full Teaching & Planning: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging music lesso

SEN Teaching Assistant - Cardiff Secondary

Posted 11 days ago

1 Sep - 23 Oct 2026

Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Secondary Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant school community in Cardiff. This role is integral to supporting our commitment to personalised learning and fostering an inclusive environment where every student can thrive. Working full time, the successful candidate will contribute to the school's mission of inspiring learners to reach their full potential through high-quality, supportive educational practices. The position is available immediately and offers an opportunity to be part of a school that values collaboration, respect, and the holistic development of each individual. Key Responsibilities: - Provide one-to-one and small gro…Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Secondary Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant school community in Cardiff. This role is integral to supporting our commitment to personalised learning and fostering an inclusive environment where every student can thrive. Working full time, the successful candidate will contribute to the school's mission of inspiring learners to reach their full potential through high-quality, supportive educational practices. The position is available immediately and offers an opportunity to be part of a school that values collaboration, respect, and the holistic development of each individual. Key Responsibilities: - Provide one-to-one and small gro

General Cover Supervisor - Cardiff Secondary

Posted 15 days ago

About the Role As an Experienced Cover Supervisor, you will step into a variety of secondary classrooms (Ages 11–16/18) to deliver planned lessons, manage classroom dynamics, and ensure learning continues seamlessly during teacher absences. You will frequently work with classes and individual pupils who present challenging behaviour or require tailored support for ALN (e.g., ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or general learning difficulties). Your presence, patience, and proactive approach will be essential in maintaining a calm, purposeful, and inclusive environment. Key Responsibilities Classroom Management & Delivery - Lead Whole-Class Learning: Deliver pre-set lesson plans across various secondary su…About the Role As an Experienced Cover Supervisor, you will step into a variety of secondary classrooms (Ages 11–16/18) to deliver planned lessons, manage classroom dynamics, and ensure learning continues seamlessly during teacher absences. You will frequently work with classes and individual pupils who present challenging behaviour or require tailored support for ALN (e.g., ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or general learning difficulties). Your presence, patience, and proactive approach will be essential in maintaining a calm, purposeful, and inclusive environment. Key Responsibilities Classroom Management & Delivery - Lead Whole-Class Learning: Deliver pre-set lesson plans across various secondary su

Intervention, SEMH Teaching Assistant

Posted about 1 month ago

Secondary school in Vale of Glamorgan • Full Time

Zen Educate is seeking a committed and resilient Intervention Support Specialist to join our secondary specialist provision, working with high-achieving pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for someone passionate about unlocking potential and supporting students to thrive both academically and personally. You will play a key role in delivering targeted interventions, supporting pupils to access a broad curriculum, and helping them maintain high standards in core subjects—particularly Maths, Science, and English. Key Responsibilities - Deliver tailored intervention sessions to individu…Zen Educate is seeking a committed and resilient Intervention Support Specialist to join our secondary specialist provision, working with high-achieving pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for someone passionate about unlocking potential and supporting students to thrive both academically and personally. You will play a key role in delivering targeted interventions, supporting pupils to access a broad curriculum, and helping them maintain high standards in core subjects—particularly Maths, Science, and English. Key Responsibilities - Deliver tailored intervention sessions to individu

Science Technician- Full time, September start

Posted about 1 month ago

About the Role Are you an organised, detail-oriented Science Technician looking for a stable, long-term opportunity? Zen Educate seeking an experienced and proactive individual to join our vibrant Science Department this September. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the learning experience of our students by ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective preparation of practical science lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and potentially 5 (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics). Key Responsibilities - Preparation & Maintenance: Prepare, set up, and dismantle apparatus, chemicals, and equipment for practical lessons and demonstrations. - Health & Safety: Maintain a safe working environmen…About the Role Are you an organised, detail-oriented Science Technician looking for a stable, long-term opportunity? Zen Educate seeking an experienced and proactive individual to join our vibrant Science Department this September. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the learning experience of our students by ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective preparation of practical science lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and potentially 5 (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics). Key Responsibilities - Preparation & Maintenance: Prepare, set up, and dismantle apparatus, chemicals, and equipment for practical lessons and demonstrations. - Health & Safety: Maintain a safe working environmen

Alternative provision TA- Long term

Posted 2 months ago

7 Sep 2026 - 16 Jul 2027

About the Role Are you a resilient, empathetic, and experienced Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference where it matters most? Zen Educate is seeking a dedicated Alternative Provision (AP) Teaching Assistant to join our team on a full-time, long-term basis. In this role, you will be supporting children who are temporarily or permanently unable to remain in mainstream classrooms due to challenging behaviour and complex social, emotional, or mental health (SEMH) needs. This is not a traditional classroom role. Your day will be dynamic, adaptive, and highly rewarding. Pupils may enter the provision for a single lesson to de-escalate, for a half-day reset, or for full-day inte…About the Role Are you a resilient, empathetic, and experienced Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference where it matters most? Zen Educate is seeking a dedicated Alternative Provision (AP) Teaching Assistant to join our team on a full-time, long-term basis. In this role, you will be supporting children who are temporarily or permanently unable to remain in mainstream classrooms due to challenging behaviour and complex social, emotional, or mental health (SEMH) needs. This is not a traditional classroom role. Your day will be dynamic, adaptive, and highly rewarding. Pupils may enter the provision for a single lesson to de-escalate, for a half-day reset, or for full-day inte

General Cover Office Admin - Newport Sen-school

Posted 2 months ago

SEN School school in Newport • Full Time

1 Sep - 18 Dec 2026

Summary We are seeking a dedicated, organized, and compassionate Reception and Administration Assistant to join our supportive team in Newport. As the first point of contact for our school, this role is integral to providing an inclusive, warm, and nurturing environment for students, staff, and visitors. Working within a specialist SEN setting, you will manage front-of-house operations and provide vital administrative support that keeps our school running smoothly, aligning with our mission to empower students to thrive. This is a part-time position, beginning as soon as possible and continuing on a permanent basis, Monday to Friday. …Summary We are seeking a dedicated, organized, and compassionate Reception and Administration Assistant to join our supportive team in Newport. As the first point of contact for our school, this role is integral to providing an inclusive, warm, and nurturing environment for students, staff, and visitors. Working within a specialist SEN setting, you will manage front-of-house operations and provide vital administrative support that keeps our school running smoothly, aligning with our mission to empower students to thrive. This is a part-time position, beginning as soon as possible and continuing on a permanent basis, Monday to Friday.

Speech and Language Assistant - Newport Sen-school

Posted 2 months ago

SEN School school in Newport • Full Time

1 Sep - 18 Dec 2026

Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN-school Speech and Language Assistant to join our team in Newport. This role is integral to supporting our school's mission to provide a nurturing, inclusive environment where every student is valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As a Teaching Assistant within our special educational needs school, you will work closely with students, teachers, and other professionals to deliver personalised support tailored to individual needs. This is a full-time position, starting as soon as possible, and will run until further notice, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with diverse learni…Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN-school Speech and Language Assistant to join our team in Newport. This role is integral to supporting our school's mission to provide a nurturing, inclusive environment where every student is valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As a Teaching Assistant within our special educational needs school, you will work closely with students, teachers, and other professionals to deliver personalised support tailored to individual needs. This is a full-time position, starting as soon as possible, and will run until further notice, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with diverse learni

English Teacher - SEN School

Posted 2 months ago

SEN School school in Denbighshire • Full Time

19 May - 18 Jul 2025

Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN School Teacher to join our specialised residential school in Denbighshire. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to an environment that upholds our school's ethos of nurturing every child's potential through personalised learning and compassionate support. The successful candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality English education tailored to the needs of students with special educational needs, working within a collaborative team to foster a positive and inclusive community. The role is long-term/permanent, providing stability and continuity for both staff and students. Key Responsibilities: - Pl…Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN School Teacher to join our specialised residential school in Denbighshire. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to an environment that upholds our school's ethos of nurturing every child's potential through personalised learning and compassionate support. The successful candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality English education tailored to the needs of students with special educational needs, working within a collaborative team to foster a positive and inclusive community. The role is long-term/permanent, providing stability and continuity for both staff and students. Key Responsibilities: - Pl