Primary Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
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Primary Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Swansea | £14.25 Per Hour | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
Looking for more than just a job?
We're recruiting Learning Support Assistants to work in primary schools across Swansea, supporting pupils from Nursery to Year 6.
This is a hands-on, rewarding role for people who enjoy being busy, building relationships and helping children succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
No two days are the same. One morning you could be supporting a Reception pupil with their phonics, later helping a Key Stage 2 child regain focus after becoming frustrated with a task. You might be delivering small group activities, supporting outdoor learning, assisting with classroom projects or providing one-to-one support for a pupil who needs additional encouragement throughout the day.
Schools are looking for people who bring energy, enthusiasm and positivity into the classroom every day.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting teaching and learning across Nursery to Year 6
- Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Delivering 1:1 and small group interventions
- Supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
- Working with children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and resilience
- Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
- Encouraging engagement and participation in lessons
- Assisting with classroom activities, educational visits and school events
- Becoming a trusted, consistent adult presence for the pupils you support
What Makes An Outstanding LSA?
The best LSAs aren't necessarily the most experienced.
They're the people who:
✅ Walk into a classroom with enthusiasm
✅ Build rapport with pupils quickly
✅ Stay calm when challenges arise
✅ Are proactive and willing to get involved
✅ Bring positivity and professionalism every day
✅ Understand the importance of consistency and patience
✅ Genuinely want children to succeed
Schools repeatedly tell us they value attitude, reliability and relationship-building skills just as much as previous classroom experience.
Ideal Backgrounds
We are particularly interested in hearing from:
- Psychology Undergraduates & Graduates
- Mental Health Nursing Students & Graduates
- Education & Childhood Studies Students
- Sports Coaches
- Care Workers
- Support Workers
- Youth Workers
- Residential Childcare Workers
- Learning Mentors
- Teaching Assistants
If you've supported children, young people or vulnerable individuals in any capacity, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
£14.25 Per Hour
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
Weekly Pay
Long-Term & Potential for Permanent Opportunities Available
Experience Across Multiple School Settings
Dedicated Education Consultant
Free Professional Development & CPD Including:
✔ Behaviour Management
✔ Autism Awareness
✔ Thrive Training
✔ Safeguarding & Child Protection
These will help you develop valuable skills whilst strengthening future applications for careers in teaching, psychology, mental health, social work and education.
Who Will Enjoy This Role?
Someone who enjoys being on their feet.
Someone who wants a role with purpose.
Someone who isn't afraid to get stuck in.
Someone who understands that a smile, a conversation or a word of encouragement can completely change a child's day.
If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join our team of Learning Support Assistants supporting primary schools across Swansea and surrounding areas.
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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