ALN Learning Support Assistant

Academics; Wales; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A Primary School in Vale of Glamorgan is seeking a compassionate ALN Learning Support Assistant. The role involves providing tailored support to students with diverse needs, promoting emotional well-being, and ensuring an inclusive learning environment. Candidates must have experience with children requiring additional learning support and hold relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Primary School setting, ideally with ALN and behavioural challenges.
• Strong understanding of needs for children with additional learning needs.
• Experience in supporting individual learning plans.

Responsibilities

• Support a class of 10 pupils with various ALN and behaviour challenges.
• Collaborate with class teacher and LSAs to deliver individualized support.
• Assist with personal care and emotional well-being tasks.

Skills

Emotional support

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Registered with Education Workforce Council (EWC)

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ALN Learning Support Assistant, Vale of Glamorgan

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Location: Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate ALN Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our team and work within a Special Resource Base (SRB) class in a Primary school in Barry.

Role Overview:
As an ALN LSA, you will be working within a supportive team to assist a class of 10 pupils, each with diverse needs. Your responsibilities include supporting classroom activities, promoting emotional well-being, assisting with personal care, and helping students achieve their individual learning goals. You will collaborate with the class teacher and other LSAs to provide tailored support, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support a class of 10 pupils with various ALN and behavior challenges.
• Work alongside the class teacher and other LSAs to deliver individualised support.
• Assist with the emotional well-being of students and help develop life skills.
• Support students with personal care tasks where necessary.
• Help implement and monitor individual learning plans (ILPs).
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all pupils.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience working within a Primary School setting, ideally with children with ALN and behavioral challenges.
• Strong understanding of the needs of children with ALN, including social, emotional, and behavioral support.
• Experience supporting students requiring additional learning and development support.
• Must hold an enhanced DBS check.
• Must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).