Child Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Swansea; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Excellent public transport links

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Swansea is recruiting a Primary School Support Assistant to join a welcoming school during term time. You will provide targeted support to pupils and assist teachers to create a nurturing learning environment.

The role offers full-time term-time hours, a competitive hourly rate, and opportunities for ongoing professional development within a supportive team. Experience with ALN and safeguarding is valued, with DBS checks a standard requirement.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a personal or professional environment.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs, including English and Mathematics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivering targeted one-to-one support for specific pupils.
• Assisting the classroom teacher within the classroom.
• Supporting learners within mainstream classrooms during integration periods.
• Delivering personalised learning activities tailored to individual needs.
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation, and social development.
• Encouraging independence and essential life skills.
• Supporting pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes, and educational visits.

Skills

Patience

Excellent communication

Team player

Education

GCSEs including English and Mathematics

Job description

School Support Assistant | Primary School | £14.25 per Hour | Term Time Only

Location: Swansea

Pay: £14.25 per hour

Hours: Full-time | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting children? Do you want a rewarding career within a vibrant school environment?

We are recruiting for a Primary School Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Swansea. The school is recognised for its inclusive ethos, ensuring pupils feel valued, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

With a child-centred approach at the heart of everything they do, the school provides a safe, stimulating, and engaging environment. Staff work collaboratively to create meaningful learning experiences that build confidence, independence, communication, and resilience.

Your Day May Include

• Delivering targeted one-to-one support for specific pupils.
• Assisting the classroom teacher within the classroom.
• Supporting learners within mainstream classrooms during integration periods.
• Delivering personalised learning activities tailored to individual needs.
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation, and social development.
• Encouraging independence and essential life skills.
• Supporting pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes, and educational visits.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

• Passionate about supporting children
• Patient, caring, and compassionate.
• Calm and resilient in challenging situations.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing classroom dynamics.
• A confident communicator and proactive team player.
• Able to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting children in a personal or professional environment.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs, including English and Mathematics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification (or equivalent).
• Degree qualification.
• Additional ALN training.
• Manual Handling certification.
• PECS training.
• Team Teach certification.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in

• Sports Coaching
• Residential Childcare
• Support Work or Care Services
• Mental Health Services
• Youth Work
• Police / Armed Forces

Training & Development

You'll receive ongoing professional development, including:

• Safeguarding
• Thrive Approach
• Behaviour Management
• Autism Awareness
• Team Teach (limited slots available at a discounted rate)

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist educational setting while working alongside experienced professionals committed to achieving the very best outcomes for every child.

Why Apply

• Competitive pay of £14.25 per hour.
• Full-time, term-time hours with potential for a permanent role.
• Experience across both specialised ALN and mainstream environments.
• Ongoing professional development and specialist ALN training.
• A supportive, dedicated recruitment consultant.
• Free on-site parking and excellent public transport links in Swansea.

Safeguarding

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all safer recruitment checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.