Learning Support Assistant
Job description
Learning Support Assistant
Location: Cardiff (CF15)
Sector: Primary Education
Pay: £92.63 per day
Teaching Personnel are seeking a caring, dedicated, and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work within a welcoming primary school in Cardiff.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive school community, working closely with class teachers and the wider staff team to support pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing. The successful candidate will provide targeted support to pupils both in and out of the classroom, helping them build confidence, engage with learning, and reach their full potential.
Whether you have previous experience as a Learning Support Assistant, are a graduate looking to gain experience in education, or are seeking a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils across the school.
- Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging learning activities.
- Support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), helping them overcome barriers to learning.
- Encourage pupils' social, emotional, and academic development.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
- Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate a patient, caring, and positive approach when supporting children.
- Be passionate about helping pupils achieve their full potential.
- Have confidence supporting children with a range of learning needs and abilities.
- Work effectively as part of a wider school team.
- Be adaptable, reliable, and enthusiastic.
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Recruitment Requirements
- Enhanced DBS Certificate (Child Workforce).
- Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
- Willingness to complete safeguarding and child protection training.
- Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
- Dedicated support from your own consultant.
- Access to ongoing training and professional development.
- Opportunity to gain experience within a supportive primary school environment.
- Competitive daily rates of pay.
- Easy diary and availability management through the TP App.
If you are interested in this Learning Support Assistant position, please apply online or contact the Cardiff Primary Team on 02921 152423 for further information.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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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