Specialist Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Corntown; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school in Bridgend is seeking a Specialist Learning Support Assistant to support children with additional learning needs including PMLD and SLD. The ideal candidate will be passionate about aiding pupil development and building strong relationships with both students and their families. This is a full-time position requiring a collaborative, empathetic approach, and the ability to adapt to various communication methods. Join a dedicated team to make a real difference every day.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Opportunities to grow professionally

Dedicated personal consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience in ALN is helpful but not essential; the right mindset is valued.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Can use communication methods like PECS, Makaton, and AAC.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a wide range of learning, sensory, physical, and communication needs.
• Create meaningful and engaging learning experiences.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and families.

Skills

Passionate about ALN

Patient

Empathetic

Confident with communication approaches

Team player

Job description

Specialist Learning Support Assistant

Location: Bridgend
Contract: Full-time
Start date: ASAP

About Us

We at Teaching Personnel are proud to be working in partnership with a warm, forward-thinking specialist school in the heart of Bridgend, dedicated to nurturing children and young people aged from 3-19 with a wide range of additional learning needs. As a learning support assistant, you will support students with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), autism (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and complex medical needs.

The provision prides itself on:

• A highly inclusive, person‑centred approach
• A strong multi‑disciplinary ethos
• Evidence‑based teaching and care
• A vibrant, caring community where every pupil's voice is valued

The staff within this provision are compassionate, creative and committed to enabling every learner to reach their full potential—academically, socially and emotionally.

The Role

We are looking for enthusiastic, resilient and child‑centred learning support assistants to join our dedicated team. You will:

• Support pupils with a wide range of learning, sensory, physical and communication needs
• Create meaningful, engaging, and accessible learning experiences
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support services
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and families
• Contribute to a highly positive, safe and nurturing school environment

What We’re Looking For

• Passionate about ALN and committed to helping pupils thrive
• Patient, empathetic and adaptable in a dynamic environment
• Can be confident using a range of communication approaches (PECS, Makaton, AAC)
• Team players who bring energy, creativity and enthusiasm to the role
• Willing to work collaboratively with health professionals and behaviour support teams
• Experience in ALN is helpful but not essential—we value the right mindset above all. The successful candidates can be from all walks of life!

What We Offer

• Continuous professional development
• Opportunities to grow professionally within a specialist environment
• A richly rewarding role where you will make a real difference every day
• Dedicated personal consultant support

How to Apply

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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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