SLD Specialist Learning Support - Primary (Ages 3–11)

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

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist provision supporting pupils aged 3-11 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) in Carmarthenshire. You will work Monday to Friday during school hours, with term-time only options.

You will support one-to-one or small groups, use visual supports and sensory activities, and collaborate with teachers, therapists and families to help children access meaningful learning.

Qualifications

• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• Experience with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) or related settings is desirable.
• Ability to work with children with complex learning needs.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient

Nurturing

Child-centred

Team player

Calm under pressure

Relationship building

Job description

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist provision supporting pupils aged 3-11 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) in Carmarthenshire. You will work Monday to Friday during school hours, with term-time only options.

You will support one-to-one or small groups, use visual supports and sensory activities, and collaborate with teachers, therapists and families to help children access meaningful learning.