Supply Teaching Assistant (Additional Needs Support)

Supply Teaching Assistant (Additional Needs Support)

Swansea Area | Full-Time Preferred | Foundation Phase – KS3

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional learning needs?
Do you thrive in roles where you can positively impact pupils’ development and wellbeing every day?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting a Supply Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a specialist primary setting designed for learners with additional learning needs (ALN).

About the School (Specialist ALN Setting)

You will be working in a well-established specialist provision supporting pupils with a range of needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Speech, language, and communication needs
• Social, emotional, and behavioural challenges

The school:

• Offers a highly supportive and inclusive environment
• Focuses on individualised learning plans and emotional wellbeing
• Provides small group teaching and structured routines
• Encourages strong relationships between staff and pupils

This is a nurturing setting where patience, consistency, and care are essential

About the Role (Supply Work Explained)

As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Work on a flexible basis with opportunities for regular, ongoing placements
• Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to pupil needs
• Assist with learning activities, behaviour support, and emotional regulation
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff

Full-time availability is strongly preferred, as consistency is key to supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.

✅ What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you should have:

Qualifications:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Relevant Teaching Assistant or childcare qualification (desirable)
• Health and Social Care Qualification (essential) 

Experience:

• Experience working with children or young people (essential)
• Experience supporting individuals with ALN, ASC, or SEMH needs (highly desirable)
• Backgrounds in care, support work, early years, or youth work are welcomed

Other Requirements:

• Driving licence & access to a vehicle (advantageous, not essential)
• A calm, patient, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

As the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, we are committed to supporting your career

✨ What we offer:

• Competitive daily pay
• Flexible supply work to suit your schedule
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• Dedicated consultant support

FREE CPD & Training Opportunities:

• ✅ Team Teach (Behaviour Management & De-escalation)
• ✅ Thrive (Supporting Emotional Development)
• ✅ Autism Awareness Training
• ✅ Behaviour & Classroom Management
• ✅ Safeguarding & Child Protection

Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity to:

• Support pupils with additional needs in a specialist environment ❤️
• Gain valuable experience in ALN and education settings
• Develop a fulfilling and meaningful career pathway

Apply Today!

If you are enthusiastic about supporting children with additional needs and want to be part of a rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now or contact Teaching Personnel Swansea for more information.

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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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