Learning Support Officer
Location: Carmarthenshire
Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour
Hours: Flexible Working
About the Learning Support Officer Role
Are you a motivated, resilient and compassionate individual passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their full potential?
Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a range of Secondary Schools and Alternative Provision settings across Carmarthenshire to recruit a dedicated Learning Support Officer. This rewarding Learning Support Officer role involves supporting pupils with additional learning needs and behavioural challenges, contributing to a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Learning Support Officer seeking flexible work while making a meaningful impact in education.
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Key Responsibilities of the Learning Support Officer
As a Learning Support Officer, you will:
* Provide 1:1 and small group support for learners with additional learning needs
* Assist in the implementation of Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
* Work collaboratively with teaching staff to promote positive behaviour and engagement
* Effectively manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour
* Adapt to changing circumstances and individual pupil needs
* Create a calm, nurturing and structured classroom environment
* Support pupils in developing confidence, resilience and essential life skills
* Encourage emotional wellbeing and active participation in learning
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What We’re Looking For in a Learning Support Officer
The ideal Learning Support Officer will be patient, adaptable and confident in managing a dynamic classroom environment where no two days are the same.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
* Welsh-speaking
* Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and/or challenging behaviour
* Background in sports, coaching or youth work
* Experience delivering consistent 1:1 or small group mentoring
Essential Qualities:
* Resilient, calm and empathetic approach
* Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
* Commitment to inclusive education and pupil development
* Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
* Transferable skills from relevant professional backgrounds
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Requirements
Teaching Personnel will support you through the compliance process. To work as a Learning Support Officer, you must:
* Be aged 18 or over
* Be registered (or willing to register) with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
* Hold (or be willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
* Complete Level 2 Safeguarding training
* Provide two professional references covering the past 24 months
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Why Join Teaching Personnel as a Learning Support Officer?
* Competitive daily pay (£13.75 per hour)
* Flexible working to suit your availability
* Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
* Access to free online training and discounted CPD opportunities
* Opportunities for both temporary and permanent roles in local schools
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If you are ready to start your next role as a Learning Support Officer supporting children and young people with additional learning needs in Carmarthenshire, we would love to hear from you.
Call: 01792 47300
Email: Anna-leigh.webster@teachingpersonnel.com
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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