Special Support Officer

Special Support Officer – Additional Learning Needs

Location: Swansea and Carmarthenshire

Hours: 8:30 – 3:30 Flexible Working

Salary: £13.75 per hour

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional learning needs?

Teaching Personnel are seeking dedicated Special Support Officers to work across a range of specialist educational settings in Swansea and Carmarthen. These provisions support pupils with complex learning difficulties, autism, communication needs, and social, emotional, and behavioural challenges.

Each setting offers a nurturing and inclusive environment, with small class sizes, personalised learning plans, and strong multi-disciplinary support. The focus is on helping pupils develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills through tailored education and positive relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to pupils with a variety of additional learning needs, including autism, communication difficulties, and social-emotional challenges
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that promotes confidence and independence
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to ensure consistent and effective support
• Support pupils in developing life skills, emotional regulation, and positive social interactions
• Adapt learning materials and activities to meet individual needs and encourage engagement

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience supporting children or young people with additional learning needs in specialist or mainstream settings
• Be patient, empathetic, and resilient, particularly when working with pupils with complex needs
• Be adaptable and confident working across different provisions and age ranges
• Demonstrate strong communication skills to liaise effectively with staff, parents, and external professionals
• Show initiative, creativity, and a genuine commitment to inclusive education

Requirements

• Hold a full UK Driving license
• Have an enhanced DBS child only (or able to obtain one)
• Safeguarding certificate (we provide the course)

What We Offer

• Ongoing training – CPD opportunities and professional support
• A rewarding and meaningful role where you can make a difference
• Flexible full-time or part-time schedules

If you think you are the right fit for this role, then we would love to hear from you!

Apply today or call 01792 473300 or email

Anna-leigh.webster@teachingpersonnel.com

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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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