Primary Education Support Assistant

Primary Education Support Assistant

Swansea | £14.25 per hour | Weekly Pay | PAYE

Are you passionate about helping children learn, develop confidence and reach their potential?

We are recruiting Primary Education Support Assistants to work in primary schools across Swansea and the surrounding areas. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's education while gaining valuable experience within a supportive school environment.

The Role

You'll work alongside teachers and the wider school team to support children with their learning, development and wellbeing.

The role combines 1:1 pupil support, small-group activities and general classroom duties, depending on the needs of the school and individual pupils.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 support to pupils who require additional assistance
• Supporting children to access lessons and follow instructions
• Breaking learning activities into manageable steps
• Working with individuals and small groups
• Supporting reading, phonics, writing and numeracy
• Encouraging communication, social interaction and independence
• Supporting transitions between lessons and activities
• Helping children manage emotions and behaviour
• Using visual prompts, structured routines and agreed support strategies
• Supporting play, break and lunchtime activities
• Assisting with classroom resources and activities
• Observing pupil engagement and progress
• Providing feedback to teaching staff
• Following individual support plans and school procedures

The balance of 1:1 and classroom support will vary between placements.

Additional Learning Needs

You may support pupils with a range of Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including:

• Autism – communication, social interaction, routines, transitions and sensory needs
• ADHD – attention, concentration, organisation, impulsivity and emotional regulation
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs – understanding instructions and communicating effectively
• Social, Emotional and Behavioural Needs – anxiety, emotional regulation, relationships and behaviour
• Specific Learning Difficulties – reading, writing, spelling, numeracy, memory and processing
• Developmental Needs – learning, communication, social development and independence
• Sensory or Physical Needs – helping pupils access activities and the school environment

Every child is different, so you'll need to understand their individual strengths and needs and adapt your approach accordingly.

Behaviour Support

Some pupils may need additional support with anxiety, frustration, emotional regulation, impulsivity, sensory overload or difficult transitions.

You'll be expected to remain calm and consistent, build positive relationships and follow the school's agreed behaviour strategies.

Understanding what may be behind a child's behaviour is an important part of providing effective support.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is fundamental to working with children.

You will be expected to promote children's welfare, maintain professional boundaries, follow safeguarding and child protection procedures, recognise concerns and report them through the appropriate channels.

Training and Development

We provide free CPD and training to help you develop your knowledge and confidence, including:

• Safeguarding and Child Protection
• Autism Awareness
• Positive Behaviour Support
• Thrive and emotional wellbeing
• Additional Learning Needs
• Communication and Interaction
• Inclusive Practice

You'll have the opportunity to develop practical experience that can support future progression within education and children's services.

About You

We're looking for people who are:

• Caring, patient and compassionate
• Reliable and professional
• Calm and resilient
• Positive and encouraging
• Confident communicating with children and adults
• Able to build trusting relationships
• Adaptable to different children's needs
• Comfortable supporting children with additional needs
• Committed to safeguarding and inclusion
• Enthusiastic about helping children make progress

Previous experience within a school is desirable, but relevant transferable experience is also valued.

You may have worked as a:

• Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• SEN/ALN Support Worker
• Education Support Worker
• Support Worker
• Care Worker
• Nursery or Childcare Practitioner
• Youth Worker
• Sports Coach
• Mentor
• Psychology or Education Graduate

Why Join Us?

We want you to feel supported throughout your placement and confident in the work you are doing.

You'll gain experience across Swansea primary schools, with opportunities to develop your skills through 1:1 support, small-group work and classroom-based experience.

You'll also have the opportunity to build experience that can support your future career in education.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's education and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today.

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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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