Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Wales; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

CPD training

Local consultant support

Long-term opportunities

Flexible working

CV and interview help

Referral bonus

School-based experience

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking Learning Support Assistants to support pupils in an ASC provision and secondary school setting in Carmarthenshire. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils access learning, build confidence and develop independence.

Flexible, term-time role with opportunities for long-term and permanent positions, plus access to CPD and local consultant support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with ASC/ALN
• Strong communication, patience and resilience
• Experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable individuals

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils access learning
• Support pupils within ASC provision and wider secondary school setting
• Help pupils build confidence, develop independence and achieve potential

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Communication skills

Patience

Resilience

Education

Health & Social Care Qualifications

Supporting Teaching & Learning Qualifications

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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