ASC Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Pontarfynach; On-site; GBP 1,456,000 - 1,911,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting an ASC Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist provision and wider secondary school in Carmarthenshire. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils who may have ASC, ALN, communication or sensory needs, helping them access learning and build confidence.

Ideal candidates bring resilience and patience, experience in education or care roles, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Health & Social Care qualifications are desirable.
• Supporting teaching & learning qualifications are desirable.
• Experience supporting children or vulnerable individuals is desirable.
• Experience with ASC/ALN/SEN or behavioural support is desirable.
• First Aid or Team Teach training is desirable.
• Strong communication, patience and resilience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with ASC/ALN.
• Support small groups to access learning and build confidence.
• Promote independence and social-emotional development.
• Assist with behaviour management and classroom routines.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Resilience

ASC support

1:1 support

Job description

ASC Learning Support Assistant | Specialist Provision & Secondary School

Carmarthenshire

Monday-Friday | Term Time Only

Competitive Weekly PAYE Pay

Immediate & Ongoing Opportunities Available

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a genuine difference every day?

Teaching Personnel is seeking caring, resilient and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to support pupils within a specialist Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) provision and wider secondary school setting.

You’ll work with pupils who may have ASC, Additional Learning Needs (ALN), communication difficulties, sensory needs, anxiety, and social-emotional challenges, providing 1:1 and small-group support to help them access learning, build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their full potential.

Who Would Be Perfect For This Role?

We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including:

• Teaching Assistants & Learning Support Assistants
• Sports Coaches & Mentors
• ALN/SEN Support Workers
• Health & Social Care Professionals
• Childcare & Youth Workers
• Support Workers & Care Assistants
• Armed Forces & Community Support Backgrounds

Whether you're experienced in education or looking to transfer your skills into a rewarding school-based role, we'd love to hear from you.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• Health & Social Care Qualifications
• Supporting Teaching & Learning Qualifications
• Experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable individuals
• ASC, ALN, SEN or behavioural support experience
• First Aid or Team Teach Training (desirable)
• Strong communication skills, patience and resilience

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Free and discounted CPD training
• Dedicated local consultant support
• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities
• Flexible working options
• CV and interview support
• Referral bonus scheme
• Opportunities to gain valuable school-based experience

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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