Learning Support Assistant – Full Time
Swansea & Carmarthenshire | Immediate Start | Weekly Pay
We are recruiting Full-Time Learning Support Assistants to work in Primary Schools across Swansea and Carmarthenshire.
This role is suitable for candidates with experience supporting children and young people, including those with Additional Learning Needs (ALN / SEN).
Job Role: Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant
As a Learning Support Assistant (LSA), you will:
- Support pupils in the classroom and school environment
- Provide 1:1 support and small group support
- Assist pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN / SEN)
- Support behaviour, engagement, and emotional regulation
- Work closely with teachers and SENCOs
- Help create an inclusive and positive learning environment
Roles are available in:
- Mainstream schools
- SEN schools and ALN units
Desirable Experience (Highly Valued – Not Essential)
Experience supporting Additional Learning Needs (ALN) is a strong advantage.
This may include experience with:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD / ASC)
- ADHD
- SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs)
- Speech and Language needs
- Learning difficulties
- Behavioural needs
- Trauma-informed or attachment-aware support
Experience can come from education or non-education settings, including:
- Teaching Assistant / SEN Teaching Assistant
- Learning Support Assistant
- Support Worker / Care Worker
- Childcare or Nursery Assistant
- Youth Worker or Mentor
- Psychology, Education, or Health-related degrees
- Sports coaching or behaviour support roles
Personal or voluntary experience supporting children with ALN is also welcomed.
Candidate Requirements
- Interest in working with children or young people
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to support pupils with additional needs
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
- Right to work in the UK
What We Offer
- Weekly pay
- Flexible placements across Swansea and Carmarthenshire
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
- Free CPD Training including Thrive
- Opportunity to complete Cover supervisor and Team Teach level 2 Training at a highly discounted rate
- Long-term and potential for permanent opportunities
Apply Now
Apply today to be considered for Learning Support Assistant roles in Swansea and Carmarthenshire.
Immediate interviews available.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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