Teaching Personnel
Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant at Teaching Personnel, based in Bridgend, Wales. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Bridgend, Wales
- Closing date
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
- DBS check
Reference BMTA
About the role
Location: Bridgend
Contract: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (8:30 - 15:30)
Pay: From £92.63 per day
About the Role
Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to support pupils aged 7-18 within a specialist school in Bridgend.
The school caters for learners with a range of additional learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and associated learning difficulties. You will play a key role in helping students engage in learning, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
As a learning support assistant, you will:
- Provide tailored support to pupils with additional learning needs
- Assist with classroom activities and interventions
- Encourage positive engagement with learning and school life
- Support the development of social, emotional, and life skills
- Promote independence and self-confidence
- Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
About You
- Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals
- Understanding of SEN/ALN, Autism, ADHD, or SEMH needs is advantageous
- Calm, resilient, and patient nature
- Strong communication and behaviour management skills
- Flexible and adaptable approach to supporting learners
- Committed to making a positive impact on young people's lives
Essential Requirements
- Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain one - we can help you apply!)
- EWC Registration (or willingness to register - we can help you apply!)
Why Join?
- Rewarding opportunity to support learners with additional needs
- Friendly and experienced school team
- Access to ongoing training and development
- Competitive rates of pay and long-term opportunities
How to apply:
Please submit your application below, or send your CV directly to [email 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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Reference: BMTA · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 24 Nov 2026 · Listed via Teaching Personnel
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