Learning Support Worker

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is supporting a welcoming primary school in Garnant, Ammanford, seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants to support pupils in Nursery and ALN provision. Full-time, immediate start available, £92.63 per day, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm.

This role suits Psychology Graduates, Sports Coaches, Youth Workers and others with transferable care or mentoring experience who want valuable experience in education.

Qualifications

• A caring, patient and resilient attitude.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A passion for supporting children and young people.
• Ability to work proactively as part of a team.
• Experience working with children, young people, vulnerable individuals or those with additional needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting nursery-aged pupils and children with ALN.
• Working 1:1 and in small groups to encourage engagement and progress.
• Assisting with classroom activities and personalised learning plans.
• Promoting positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Supporting pupils with communication, emotional and social development.
• Working closely with teaching staff and specialist support teams.

Skills

Caring attitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Experience with children/ALN

Job description

Garnant, Ammanford (commutable from Llanelli, Cross Hands, Gorseinon, Swansea and surrounding areas)

£92.63 per day
Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm
Full-Time | Immediate Start Available

Are you passionate about supporting children and helping them achieve their full potential? Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a Psychology Graduate looking to gain hands-on experience, or someone with transferable skills from care, youth work, sports coaching or mentoring, we'd love to hear from you.

Teaching Personnel is working alongside a welcoming primary school in Garnant, Ammanford, seeking dedicated Learning Support Assistants to support pupils within their Nursery and Additional Learning Needs (ALN) provision.

This is a rewarding opportunity to help children develop socially, emotionally and academically within a nurturing and supportive environment.

• Supporting nursery-aged pupils and children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
• Working 1:1 and in small groups to encourage engagement and progress
• Assisting with classroom activities and personalised learning plans
• Promoting positive behaviour, confidence and independence
• Supporting pupils with communication, emotional and social development
• Working closely with teaching staff and specialist support teams

We encourage applications from:

Psychology Graduates

Sports Coaches

Youth Workers

Care & Support Workers

Behaviour Mentors

Teaching Assistants & Learning Support Assistants

Nursery Practitioners

Welsh speakers are welcomed and highly desirable, but not essential

• A caring, patient and resilient attitude
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A passion for supporting children and young people
• Ability to work proactively as part of a team
• Experience working with children, young people, vulnerable individuals or those with additional needs is desirable

Full-time, long-term opportunity

Competitive daily pay of £92.63

Valuable experience within education and ALN settings

Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

Free and discounted CPD training opportunities

Potential future school contracts and career progression

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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.
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