Complex Needs Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

No evenings or weekends

Ongoing training and development

Potential permanent opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Complex Needs Support Assistants in Llanelli to support pupils aged 3-19 with a range of additional learning needs, including autism and complex medical needs. The role runs 8:30am–3:30pm, term time only, with pay at £14.25 per hour and a September 2026 start date.

This educational setting offers a nurturing, inclusive environment where you will help pupils build confidence, independence and life skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Education or Teaching Support is beneficial but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS Check and EWC Registration (or willingness to obtain) are required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Encourage communication, engagement and independence.
• Assist with sensory, creative and outdoor learning activities.
• Support daily routines and personal development.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and support staff.
• Help create a positive and supportive learning environment.

Job description

Location: Llanelli
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Term Time Only
Pay: £14.25 per hour
Start Date: September 2026

We are recruiting Complex Needs Support Assistants to join a specialist educational setting in Llanelli, supporting pupils aged 3-19 with a range of additional learning needs, including autism, learning difficulties, communication needs, physical disabilities and complex medical needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to help pupils build confidence, independence and life skills within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom on a 1:1 and small‑group basis
• Encourage communication, engagement and independence
• Assist with sensory, creative and outdoor learning activities
• Support daily routines and personal development
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and support staff
• Help create a positive and supportive learning environment

Qualifications and Skills

• Build positive relationships with pupils
• Communicate effectively and work well as part of a team
• Remain calm, adaptable and supportiveDemonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Experience in Education or Teaching Support, Autism Support, Support Work, Residential Children’s Care, Youth Work, Mental Health Services, Sports Coaching or Outdoor Education is beneficial but not essential
• Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain one)
• EWC Registration (or willingness to obtain)
• Reliable, professional and committed approach
• Safeguarding Training
• Autism Awareness Training
• Behaviour Management Training
• Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Training
• Ongoing support and professional development

Benefits

• Term‑time only
• No evenings or weekends
• Ongoing training and development
• Potential permanent opportunities

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’ and provide FREE child protection and prevent duty training to all registered candidates. Candidates must have or obtain a valid enhanced DBS check.