Teaching Assistant - Primary Support

Teaching Assistant- Primary Support
£14.30 per hour | Monday–Friday | School Hours | Swansea

Are you passionate about supporting children in their education? We are currently recruiting dedicated Primary Learning Support Assistants to work in welcoming primary schools across Swansea.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who want to make a real difference in the classroom, supporting pupils from Nursery through to Year 6, including providing 1:1 support for pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).

The Role

As a Primary Learning Support Assistant, you will play an important role in helping children feel supported, confident, and engaged in their learning. You will work closely with teachers to support pupils in lessons and provide targeted 1:1 support for pupils with additional learning needs.

Key Details

• Pay: £14.30 per hour
• Hours: Typically 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Days: Monday to Friday (No weekends)
• Location: Primary schools across Swansea
• Start: Immediate and ongoing opportunities available

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
• Support teachers with classroom activities and learning delivery
• Work with pupils across Nursery to Year 6
• Encourage positive behaviour and classroom engagement
• Support pupils with social, emotional, and learning development
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people (school, childcare, support work or similar)
• Experience supporting Additional Learning Needs such as ASD, ADHD, or speech and language needs (desirable)
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for helping children succeed

If you are looking for a rewarding role supporting primary school pupils, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered.

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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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