Learning Support Assistants – Flexible Supply
Location: Secondary Schools & ALN Provisions across Swansea and Carmarthenshire
Contract: Flexible Supply (Full‑time, Part‑time or Ad‑hoc)
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Learning Support Assistants to work across secondary schools and ALN (Additional Learning Needs) provisions throughout Swansea and Carmarthenshire. This flexible supply role is ideal for individuals passionate about supporting learners with a range of additional needs in both mainstream and specialist settings.
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About the Role
As a Learning Support Assistant, you will:
* Support pupils with ALN/SEN on a 1:1 or small‑group basis
* Assist with learning, communication, emotional regulation and behaviour
* Build positive, supportive relationships with learners
* Help maintain inclusive, engaging learning environments
* Adapt to different school settings with confidence and professionalism
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What We’re Looking For
* Experience supporting children/young people with ALN/SEN, or transferable experience (youth work, care, coaching etc.)
* A patient, nurturing and resilient approach
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Flexibility to work across multiple schools
* A DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
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✅ Why Work for Teaching Personnel?
User‑Friendly App
* Easily manage your diary, availability and schedule
* Receive job offers and updates instantly
* Handle timesheets, preferences and communication in one place
Free Professional Development Academy
Access a wide range of free CPD courses, including:
* THRIVE training
* Behaviour Management
* ALN‑specific training modules
* Ongoing SEND‑focused development to support your practice
Team Teach Training (Discounted)
* Option to complete Team Teach at a highly discounted rate
* Ideal for those supporting pupils with SEMH, behavioural or complex needs
Additional Benefits
* Competitive weekly pay
* Flexible roles to suit your lifestyle
* A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support
* Opportunities across both mainstream and specialist settings
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Ideal For Individuals With Experience In:
* SEN/ALN support
* Youth work or mentoring
* Care or residential support
* Sports coaching
* Behaviour or SEMH support
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Apply Today
If you’re passionate about supporting young people and looking for flexible, rewarding work across Carmarthenshire, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply via SENploy or contact Teaching Personnel to register your interest!
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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