Learning Support Assistant 

Location: Bridgend
Contract: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (8:30 - 15:30)
Pay: From £92.63 per day

About the Role

Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to support pupils aged 7-18 within a specialist school in Bridgend.

The school caters for learners with a range of additional learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and associated learning difficulties. You will play a key role in helping students engage in learning, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

As a learning support assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored support to pupils with additional learning needs
• Assist with classroom activities and interventions
• Encourage positive engagement with learning and school life
• Support the development of social, emotional, and life skills
• Promote independence and self-confidence
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families

About You

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals
• Understanding of SEN/ALN, Autism, ADHD, or SEMH needs is advantageous
• Calm, resilient, and patient nature
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Flexible and adaptable approach to supporting learners
• Committed to making a positive impact on young people's lives

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain one - we can help you apply!)
• EWC Registration (or willingness to register - we can help you apply!)

Why Join?

• Rewarding opportunity to support learners with additional needs
• Friendly and experienced school team
• Access to ongoing training and development
• Competitive rates of pay and long-term opportunities

How to apply:

Please submit your application below, or send your CV directly to mackensie.kay@teachingpersonnel.com. 

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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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