1:1 Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Primary Schools

Teaching Personnel; Swansea; On-site; GBP 37,195,200 - 44,083,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD training

Weekly PAYE pay

Long-term opportunities

September 2026 start

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistants for primary schools across Swansea, starting September 2026. You will work on a 1:1 basis to support pupils with ALN, building confidence and ensuring they access learning within welcoming classrooms.

Role offers a full-time position with competitive hourly pay (£14.25) and weekly PAYE. CPD training is provided, with long-term opportunities to secure school positions and career development within education.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic.
• Calm under pressure.
• Patient and resilient.
• Positive and enthusiastic.
• Reliable and professional.
• Confident communicators.
• Adaptable and proactive.
• Passionate about helping children achieve their potential.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated one-to-one classroom support.
• Support pupils with Autism (ASD), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs and other ALN.
• Build positive relationships based on trust, patience and consistency.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Promote independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
• Support positive behaviour using nurturing and restorative approaches.
• Encourage communication and social interaction.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, ALNCOs, parents and external professionals.
• Help pupils celebrate success and achieve meaningful progress every day.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathetic

Calm under pressure

Patient and resilient

Positive and enthusiastic

Reliable and professional

Confident communicators

Adaptable and proactive

Safeguarding focus

Job description

1:1 Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - Primary Schools

Swansea | Full-Time | September 2026 Start

£14.25 per hour | Weekly PAYE Pay | Free CPD | Long-Term Opportunities

Looking for a rewarding career where you can genuinely change a child's future?

We're recruiting passionate, caring and dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistants to join welcoming primary schools across Swansea this September 2026.

If you're patient, resilient and passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Every day, you'll support a child who relies on consistency, encouragement and positive relationships to thrive. Your support won't just improve their education-it could transform their confidence, independence and future.

Whether you already work as a Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant or ALN Support Worker, or you have transferable experience working with children or vulnerable people, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• £14.25 per hour
• Weekly PAYE pay - no umbrella companies or hidden deductions
• September 2026 start
• Free CPD training
• Dedicated education consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Opportunities to secure school positions
• Friendly, welcoming and inclusive primary schools across Swansea
• A rewarding career where every day makes a genuine difference

About the Role

You'll work on a 1:1 basis supporting a pupil with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), helping them access learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential.

You'll become a trusted adult within the classroom, providing encouragement, emotional support and consistency throughout the school day.

Working alongside experienced teachers, ALNCOs and senior leaders, you'll help create a positive learning environment where every child feels safe, valued and able to succeed.

No two days are the same, making this one of the most rewarding roles in education.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated one-to-one classroom support.
• Support pupils with Autism (ASD), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs and other Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
• Build positive relationships based on trust, patience and consistency.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Promote independence, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
• Support positive behaviour using nurturing and restorative approaches.
• Encourage communication and social interaction.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, ALNCOs, parents and external professionals.
• Help pupils celebrate success and achieve meaningful progress every day.

What Makes an Outstanding Learning Support Assistant?

The best LSAs aren't necessarily those with the most experience-they're people who genuinely care.

We're looking for individuals who are:

• Compassionate and empathetic
• Calm under pressure
• Patient and resilient
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Reliable and professional
• Confident communicators
• Adaptable and proactive
• Passionate about helping children achieve their potential
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's wellbeing

If you're someone who enjoys building positive relationships and seeing children succeed, you'll thrive in this role.

Experience We Value

• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Teaching Assistant (TA)
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• ALN Support Worker
• Behaviour Mentor
• Autism Support Worker
• Residential Childcare
• Youth Work
• Nursery or Early Years
• Care Assistant
• Mental Health Support
• Sports Coaching
• Psychology or Education Graduates