Specialist Learning Support Assistant
5 days ago
Specialist Learning Support Assistant
Location: Bridgend
Contract: Full-time
Start date: ASAP
About Us
We at Teaching Personnel are proud to be working in partnership with a warm, forward-thinking specialist school in the heart of Bridgend, dedicated to nurturing children and young people aged from 3–19 with a wide range of additional learning needs. As a learning support assistant, you will support students with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), autism (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and complex medical needs.
The provision prides itself on:
A highly inclusive, person-centred approach
A strong multi-disciplinary ethos
Evidence-based teaching and care
A vibrant, caring community where every pupil’s voice is valued
The staff within this provision are compassionate, creative and committed to enabling every learner to reach their full potential—academically, socially and emotionally.
The Role
We are looking for enthusiastic, resilient and child-centred learning support assistants to join our dedicated team. You will:
Support pupils with a wide range of learning, sensory, physical and communication needs
Create meaningful, engaging, and accessible learning experiences
Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support services
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and families
Contribute to a highly positive, safe and nurturing school environment
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applicants who are:
Passionate about ALN and committed to helping pupils thrive
Patient, empathetic and adaptable in a dynamic environment
Can be confident using a range of communication approaches (PECS, Makaton, AAC)
Team players who bring energy, creativity and enthusiasm to the role
Willing to work collaboratively with health professionals and behaviour support teams
Experience in ALN is helpful but not essential—we value the right mindset above all. The successful candidates can be from all walks of life
What We Offer
Continuous professional development
Opportunities to grow professionally within a specialist environment
A richly rewarding role where you will make a real difference every day
Dedicated personal consultant support
How to Apply
Please submit your CV for this role to:
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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