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Learning Support Worker

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Swansea
Date posted : 10/07/25
  1. Full Time
£89.38 - 89.38 per day

Job description


Full-Time Learning Support Assistant – Swansea & Surrounding Areas | Start: September 2025

Are you enthusiastic, dependable, and ready to support young learners in a variety of school settings? We’re looking for a full-time Learning Support Assistant to join our growing team, with work available across Swansea and surrounding areas starting September 2025.


About the Role:
This is a full-time position offering a mix of day-to-day, short-term, and long-term placements in local schools. You’ll support pupils with a range of needs, including those with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.


What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking someone who is:
✅ Energetic, eager to learn, and passionate about education
✅ Reliable and fully available Monday to Friday during school hours
✅ Comfortable working across different school settings with flexibility
Able to travel up to 30 minutes to placements – own transport is essential

Experience with ALN is desirable but not essential


Ideal Backgrounds Include:
We strongly encourage applicants from the following fields:

  • Sport and coaching
  • Psychology or youth work
  • Care, health, or support services
  • Personal experience with Children

We Offer:

  • A variety of school placements across Swansea and nearby areas
  • Opportunities to build experience in primary and secondary settings
  • Day-to-day flexibility and the potential for long-term roles
  • Supportive team and ongoing professional development

Location: Swansea + 30 min travel radius
Contract: Full-time (term-time only)
Transport: Own vehicle required
Start Date: September 2025

Daily rate: £89.38 starting


Ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in the classroom?
Apply today and join a team that values enthusiasm, commitment, and growth! Email you CV to sara.thomas@teachingpersonnel.com

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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