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Learning Support Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Swansea
Date posted : 05/08/26
  1. Flexible Working
£14.25 - 14.25 per hour

Job description

1:1 Learning Support Assistant (LSA) | Secondary & ALN Schools

Swansea & Carmarthenshire
September 2026 Start
Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunities
£14.25 per Hour
✅ Weekly PAYE Pay | FREE CPD | Career Progression

Make a Real Difference Every Day

We're recruiting passionate and dedicated 1:1 Learning Support Assistants to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) across Secondary and ALN Schools in Swansea and Carmarthenshire.

This rewarding role involves supporting a child on a one-to-one basis, helping them overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their full potential.

Whether you're an experienced LSA, TA, SEN Teaching Assistant, ALN Support Worker, or have transferable experience supporting children or vulnerable individuals, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

✔️ £14.25 per hour
✔️ Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella companies)
✔️ September 2026 start
✔️ FREE CPD training and development
✔️ Dedicated education consultant support
✔️ Long-term and permanent opportunities
✔️ Welcoming, inclusive school environments
✔️ The chance to make a genuine impact on a child's future

The Role

Working alongside teachers, ALNCOs, school staff and families, you will:

✅ Provide dedicated 1:1 support in the classroom

✅ Support pupils with:

  • Autism (ASD)
  • ADHD
  • SEMH
  • Speech & Language Needs
  • Other Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

✅ Build positive, trusting relationships

✅ Adapt learning activities to individual needs

✅ Promote confidence, independence and wellbeing

✅ Support behaviour using nurturing approaches

✅ Encourage communication, engagement and progress

✅ Work collaboratively with school staff and external professionals

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

Compassionate and patient

Positive and resilient

Reliable and professional

A confident communicator

Adaptable and proactive

Passionate about helping young people succeed

Relevant Experience

We welcome applicants with experience in:

Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Teaching Assistant (TA)
SEN/ALN Support
Behaviour Mentor
Autism Support
Youth Work
Residential Childcare
Care/Mental Health Support
Sports Coaching
Early Years
Health & Social Care
Psychology or Education Graduates

⭐ Transferable skills are highly valued.

FREE CPD Training

Access professional development including:

Safeguarding & Child Protection
Autism Awareness
Thrive Approach
Behaviour Management
Positive Behaviour Support
ALN Awareness
Classroom Management

✅ Requirements

✔️ Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

✔️ EWC Registration (or willingness to register)

✔️ Right to work in the UK

✔️ Two professional references

✔️ A genuine passion for supporting children and young people

Apply Today

We're already interviewing for September 2026 positions and demand is high.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can positively impact a child's education, confidence and future, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start making a difference.

 

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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