Cariad Education

Cariad Education is a specialist SEN recruitment agency proudly supporting special needs schools, primary and secondary special needs bases across South Wales. Founded by Rhys, who brings nearly a decade of combined experience in SEN education and recruitment, the company is guided by care and driven by purpose, placing people at the heart of education. Cariad Education supplies experienced and compassionate staff committed to nurturing and supporting children with additional needs, offering tailored recruitment solutions that prioritise both school requirements and candidate wellbeing.

The agency specialises exclusively in special educational needs recruitment, providing a comprehensive range of staffing services including one-to-one support staff, teaching assistants, behaviour specialist staff, PMLD specialist staff, general teaching assistants, SEN specialist teachers, secondary cover supervisors, higher level teaching assistants, and speech and language support staff. Each placement is carefully matched to meet the specific needs of individual schools and the professional aspirations of candidates, ensuring optimal outcomes for both parties.

Cariad Education operates across South Wales, serving Torfaen, Newport, Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent. Schools and educators choose Cariad Education for its commitment to tailored matching, ongoing support and mentorship throughout placements, and dedication to building long-term partnerships that reduce staff turnover and ensure continuity of care for children with additional needs. The company's approach goes beyond simple placement, offering mentorship and support to help build confident, capable teams that schools can rely on.