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Learning Support Assistant
Location: Bridgend
Contract Type: Full-time / Part time available
Salary: From £92.95 per day
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with additional learning needs? Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work across diverse educational settings in Bridgend that support pupils with a wide range of additional needs. These include environments for children and young people with complex learning difficulties, autism, and communication challenges, as well as settings focused on social, emotional, and behavioural development. Each provision offers a nurturing, inclusive approach with small class sizes, personalised learning plans, and strong multi-disciplinary support. The goal is to help pupils build confidence, independence, and essential life skills through tailored education and positive relationships.
Key Responsibilities
As a learning support assistant you will:
Deliver tailored 1:1 support for pupils with a variety of additional learning needs, including autism, communication difficulties, and social-emotional challenges.
Foster an inclusive and nurturing learning environment that promotes independence and confidence.
Collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to ensure consistent support across settings.
Support pupils in developing life skills, emotional regulation, and positive social interactions.
Adapt learning materials and activities to meet individual needs and encourage engagement.
What We’re Looking For
An ideal candidate will:
Have experience working with children with additional learning needs in either specialist or mainstream settings.
Be patient, empathetic, and resilient when supporting pupils with complex needs.
Be adaptable and confident in working across different provisions and age ranges.
Possess strong communication skills to liaise effectively with staff, parents, and external agencies.
Show initiative and creativity.
Safeguarding & Compliance
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check, an EWC application and provide satisfactory references prior to appointment. We can help you through this process.
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in diverse educational environments.
Supportive team culture with ongoing professional development.
Competitive pay and flexible working arrangements.
Dedicated support from your own personal consultant
Apply Today!
If you’re ready to make a difference, send your CV to (url removed).
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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