ASD Learning Support Assistant – Specialist Primary Unit
Full-Time | Term-Time Only |
Are you passionate about supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
Do you want a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference every single day?
A well-established Primary School Specialist ASD Unit in Ammanford is seeking a caring, proactive, and committed ASD Learning Support Assistant to support a mixed-age class of pupils with a range of complex needs. This role includes essential personal care duties such as feeding, changing, and toileting support.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Highly supportive, specialist environment
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced ALN professionals
- A chance to make a genuine impact on children’s development, confidence, and independence
- Ideal for anyone pursuing a career in ALN, SEN, teaching, childcare, psychology, or care
Your Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and group learning support in a structured ASD specialist setting
- Assist with personalised learning programmes, communication development and sensory activities
- Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
- Deliver personal care, including feeding, changing, toileting and hygiene
- Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with teachers, ALNCOs, therapists and parents
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in ALN/SEN or supporting children with ASD (desirable)
- Confidence with personal care duties
- Calm, patient and compassionate nature
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to adapt, use initiative and follow structured routines
- Relevant qualifications (TA Level 2/3, Childcare, Health & Social Care, ALN training) are beneficial
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
How to Apply
If you’re committed, compassionate and ready to support children with ASD to reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.
Submit your CV to sara.thomas@teachingpersonnel.com or apply directly
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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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