Children's Support Assistant (ALN) | Specialist Primary School | £14.25 per Hour | Term Time Only
Location: Carmarthenshire
Pay: £14.25 per hour
Hours: Full-time | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only
Make a Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about supporting children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)? Do you have experience working with children or vulnerable adults and want a rewarding career where no two days are the same?
We are recruiting for a Children's Support Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Carmarthenshire. The school is recognised for its nurturing ethos and commitment to ensuring every child feels valued, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.
With a child-centred approach at the heart of everything they do, the school provides a safe, stimulating and engaging environment where pupils are encouraged to develop academically, socially and emotionally. Staff work collaboratively to create meaningful learning experiences that build confidence, independence, communication and resilience.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting children with a range of complex Additional Learning Needs within both a Specialist Teaching Facility and mainstream primary classrooms.
About the Role
As a Children's Support Assistant, you will work across the school's three sites, supporting pupils within the:
- Infant Department
- Junior Department
- Specialist Teaching Facility
Working alongside teachers, the ALNCo, therapists and other professionals, you will provide personalised support that enables children to achieve their individual goals and reach their full potential.
This is a varied and rewarding role where every day is different.
Your Day May Include:
- Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
- Working within specialist classes of approximately 5–10 pupils.
- Supporting learners within mainstream classrooms throughout the school day.
- Delivering personalised learning activities.
- Following Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
- Using communication strategies such as PECS and visual timetables.
- Supporting communication, emotional regulation and social development.
- Encouraging independence and life skills.
- Assisting with personal care and manual handling where required.
- Supporting pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes and educational visits.
- Working alongside teachers, therapists, families and external agencies to provide the best possible outcomes for every child.
The Children You Will Support
You will support pupils aged 3–11 years with a wide range of Additional Learning Needs, including:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)
- Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
- Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
- Complex communication needs
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Sensory processing differences
- Children who benefit from structured routines, visual supports and alternative communication methods such as PECS.
The Specialist Teaching Facility consists of small classes of approximately 5–10 pupils, allowing staff to provide highly personalised support. Alongside supporting pupils within the specialist provision, you will also support learners accessing mainstream lessons and wider school life, helping to create a truly inclusive learning environment.
We're Looking For Someone Who Is:
- Passionate about supporting children with Additional Learning Needs.
- Patient, caring and compassionate.
- Calm and resilient in challenging situations.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- A confident communicator and team player.
- Able to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Dedicated to helping every child achieve their full potential.
Essential Requirements
- Experience supporting children or adults with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs, including English and Mathematics.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification (or equivalent).
- Degree qualification.
- Additional ALN training.
- Manual Handling certification.
- PECS training.
- Team Teach
We particularly welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:
- Sports Coaching
- Residential Childcare
- Support Work
- Mental Health Services
- Youth Work
- Police
- Armed Forces
- Care and Support Services
Training & Development
You'll receive ongoing professional development, including:
- Safeguarding
- Thrive
- Behaviour Management
- Autism Awareness
- Team Teach ( limited slots at a discounted rate)
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist educational setting while working alongside experienced professionals committed to achieving the very best outcomes for every child.
Why Apply?
- £14.25 per hour.
- Full-time, term-time potential for permanent role
- Opportunity to work across Infant, Junior and Specialist Teaching Facility settings.
- Opportunity to support pupils within both specialist and mainstream education.
- Ongoing professional development and specialist ALN training.
- Supportive consultant
- Free on-site parking.
- Excellent public transport links.
- Rewarding role with opportunities for long-term and permanent employment.
Safeguarding
This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all safer recruitment checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Apply Today
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children with Additional Learning Needs, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your up-to-date CV, and a member of our education recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.
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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