Learning Support Assistant (Specialist SLD Provision & Primary School)

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

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils aged 3-11 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) in a specialist provision. The role focuses on developing communication, independence and confidence through tailored learning experiences.

The ideal candidate will work in a nurturing environment, supporting structured sensory-based routines and meaningful interactions to help children reach personal milestones and participate in everyday activities with peers and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and broader special education needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with everyday learning activities and routines.
• Support communication using visuals or assistive tech.
• Help develop independence and life skills.
• Collaborate with classroom staff, therapists and families.

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (Specialist SLD Provision & Primary School)

Carmarthenshire
Full Time (Monday to Friday, School Hours)
£14.25 per hour
Term Time Only

Full-time applicants are encouraged to apply; however part-time applications will also be considered for the right candidates.

Not every child measures success in grades.

Sometimes success is communicating a choice for the very first time.

Sometimes it's joining a group activity, developing trust in an adult, exploring a new sensory experience, or taking a step towards greater independence.

Every achievement matters. Every milestone is celebrated. Every child is encouraged to shine through meaningful learning experiences that help them become confident communicators and active members of their community.

We are recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to join a highly regarded specialist provision supporting pupils aged 3-11 years with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD).

This opportunity would suit someone who understands the unique rewards of specialist education and is passionate about helping children overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve incredible personal milestones.

About the Learning Environment

You’ll work in a nurturing, specialist setting where learning is tailored to the individual needs of every child. The provision is driven by a vision of encouraging every child to shine through real-life, rich learning experiences that develop communication, independence and confidence.

This is far more than a classroom-based role.

Learning takes place through:

• Communication-focused activities
• Sensory exploration and engagement
• Outdoor and community learning
• Life skills development
• Play-based experiences
• Practical and hands-on learning opportunities
• Personalised interventions designed around individual needs

The children you’ll support may have significant communication difficulties, sensory needs and complex learning profiles, meaning every day brings opportunities to make a genuine difference.

What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

No two days are ever the same.

You may begin the morning supporting pupils through structured sensory-based routines, helping them settle into the day and prepare for learning.

Throughout the day you could be:

• Supporting one-to-one or small-group learning activities.
• Encouraging communication using visual supports, symbols or assistive technology.
• Helping pupils develop independence and life skills.
• Facilitating sensory activities designed around individual targets.
• Supporting outdoor learning and community visits.
• Assisting children to build friendships and social interaction skills.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and families to achieve meaningful outcomes.

The most rewarding part?

The first request.
The first choice.
The first successful interaction.
The first step towards independence.

We’d Love to Hear From Candidates with Experience In:

• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Complex Needs
• Specialist Resource Bases
• Children’s Residential Care
• Learning Disability Services
• Behaviour Support Roles
• Speech and Language Support
• Occupational Therapy Support
• Healthcare or Care Settings supporting children or adults with learning disabilities

Whether your experience comes from education, social care, healthcare or specialist support services, we’d love to hear from you.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be:

• Patient, nurturing and child-centre