Secondary Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Llandeilo; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Free CPD and training courses

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunity to make a genuine impact

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Carmarthenshire is recruiting a Full-Time Learning Support Assistant for the 2026-2027 academic year to support pupils with additional learning needs. You will work from 08:20 to 15:30, Monday to Friday, term-time only, with a rate of £14.25 per hour, and join a supportive school focused on inclusion, wellbeing and pupil success.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, promoting independence, resilience and positive learning behaviours, within a caring team

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting young people and helping pupils reach potential.
• Patience, resilience and approachability in classroom settings.
• Ability to commit to the full academic year and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Encourage engagement and confidence in lessons.
• Provide emotional and behavioural support.
• Assist with intervention programmes across the curriculum.
• Promote independence, resilience and positive learning behaviours.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Empathy

Relationship-building

Team player

Job description

Start: September 2026 | Until July 2027 (Academic Year)
Carmarthenshire Area | 08:20-15:30 | Monday-Friday
£14.25 per hour
Teaching Personnel - In Partnership With the School

Term Time Only | No Weekends | All School Holidays Off

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a large and inclusive secondary school in the Carmarthenshire area to recruit a Full-Time Learning Support Assistant for the 2026-2027 academic year.

This long-term role will involve supporting pupils within mainstream education who require additional help to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

You will join a supportive secondary school with a strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and pupil success. The role involves supporting pupils with a range of additional learning needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD and attention difficulties
• Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Literacy and numeracy intervention needs
• Anxiety and communication difficulties

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Encouraging engagement and confidence in lessons
• Providing emotional and behavioural support
• Assisting with intervention programmes across the curriculum
• Promoting independence, resilience and positive learning behaviours

The school particularly values candidates with hobbies, interests or skills that can help engage learners who may find traditional classroom learning challenging, such as sports, music, outdoor activities, creative arts or mentoring experience.

• Passionate about supporting young people
• Patient, resilient and approachable
• Confident building positive relationships with pupils
• Able to commit to the full academic year
• A strong team player with a nurturing approach

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience working with young people
• ALN, SEN or SEMH experience
• Background in education, youth work, coaching or care
• Behaviour support experience

• £14.25 per hour
• Full-time, long-term position
• Term-time only working pattern
• Free CPD and training courses
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on young people's lives

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.
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