Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to work within a warm, forward thinking primary school team. This is a hands-on, purposeful role that is deeply rewarding. Your work will be varied, meaningful, and rooted in helping children access learning in the way that suits them best.

Location: Swansea
Daily rate: £92.63 per day

What You’ll Be Doing As A Learning Support Assistant

Working alongside the class teacher to support whole‑class learning

Supporting behaviour for learning and promoting positive routines

Preparing resources, setting up activities, and contributing to a calm, purposeful classroom atmosphere

Working closely with pupils who have ALN, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, or social‑emotional challenges

Helping pupils regulate, focus, and engage

Creating a supportive, encouraging environment where children can practise skills at their own pace

Building trusting relationships that help children feel safe, confident, and ready to learn

What We’re Looking For in a Learning Support Assistant

Someone patient, proactive, and genuinely passionate about helping children succeed

A team player who can adapt, problem‑solve, and stay calm under pressure

Experience with ALN is helpful, but a willingness to learn is just as important

A warm communicator who can build strong relationships with pupils and staff

Why Join Us At Teaching Personnel

Access to CPD training and professional development

Competitive daily rates

A chance to shape children’s lives in a role where no two days are the same

Didicated consultant support

If you’re ready to step into a role where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply to be a Learning Support Assistant now

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.

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