Learning Support Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary education institution in the United Kingdom seeks a 1.2 Learning Support 2 to support children with additional learning needs, including autism. The ideal candidate must have prior experience, excellent literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills, and a proactive approach to adapting provisions. The role is on a temporary contract for two terms, starting as soon as possible, and offers an inclusive environment with dedicated staff and supportive parents.

Benefits

Supportive Governing Body

Caring and dedicated staff

Happy learning environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Proactive approach to adapting learning activities.
• Ability to liaise effectively with parents.

Responsibilities

• Support children with ALN and speech needs.
• Administer intervention programmes.
• Participate in the school community.

Skills

Excellent Literacy

Numeracy skills

ICT skills

Experience with children with ALN needs

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

VENERABLE EDWARD MORGAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL – "Learn, believe, achieve together"

26.25hrs per week
Temporary Contract for two terms
Required as soon as possible

The Governors of Venerable Edward Morgan Catholic Primary School are looking to recruit a 1.2 Learning Support 2. The successful candidate will have experience of working with or have transferable skills suitable for supporting children with ALN needs, speech and language needs and specific experience of working with pupils with autism. This is a temporary role initially on a two term's contract starting as soon as possible.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL NEED

• To have previous experience of such a role.
• Excellent Literacy, Numeracy and ICT skills.
• Be pro-active.
• Able to use their initiative in order to adapt provision and learning activities to best reflect the needs of the child.
• Able to administer intervention programmes both in and out of the classroom.
• Willing to liaise with parents.
• Able to work as part of our team.
• Willing to participate fully in the life of the school.

As a Catholic School a strong Christian ethos is evident and prospective candidates would be expected to support and promote this.

WE CAN OFFER

• An inclusive school with well behaved, happy children who enjoy learning.
• Caring, dedicated and experienced staff.
• A highly supportive Governing Body.
• Supportive parents and a dedicated working Friends of the School Association.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to references and in receipt of satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed. To arrange a visit, request an application pack or for further details, please contact Mrs Clarke, School Business Manager, in the school office on the number below. Completed application forms should be returned to the Chair of Governors, c/o Venerable Edward Morgan Catholic Primary School, Caernarfon Close, Shotton, Deeside, CH5 1AR.

Closing Date: 5th January 2026

Interviews: Week beginning 5th January 2026