Primary School Support Staff

Description:

Primary School Support Staff | Primary School (ALN Class) | £14.25 per Hour | Term Time Only

Location: Swansea
Pay: £14.25 per hour
Hours: Full-time | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only

Make a Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about supporting children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)? Do you want a rewarding career within a vibrant school environment?
We are recruiting for Primary School Support Staff  to join a welcoming primary school in Swansea. The school is recognised for its inclusive ethos, ensuring pupils within the dedicated ALN class feel valued, supported, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

With a child-centred approach at the heart of everything they do, the school provides a safe, stimulating, and engaging environment. Staff work collaboratively to create meaningful learning experiences that build confidence, independence, communication, and resilience.

About the Role

In this role, you will work within a specialised ALN class hosted inside a primary school. This position offers the perfect balance of focused, specialist support and integration into the wider school community. Working alongside teachers, the ALNCo, therapists, and other professionals, you will provide personalised support that enables children to achieve their individual goals.
This is a varied and rewarding role where every day is different.

Your Day May Include:

Delivering targeted one-to-one support for specific pupils.
Leading small group interventions to boost social and academic skills.
Assisting the classroom teacher within the dedicated ALN class.
Supporting learners within mainstream classrooms during integration periods.
Delivering personalised learning activities tailored to individual needs.
Following Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
Using communication strategies such as PECS and visual timetables.
Supporting communication, emotional regulation, and social development.
Encouraging independence and essential life skills.
Assisting with personal care and manual handling where required.
Supporting pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes, and educational visits.
 
The Children You Will Support
You will support pupils aged 3–11 years with a wide range of Additional Learning Needs, including:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN)
Complex communication needs
Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
Sensory processing differences
Children who benefit from structured routines, visual supports, and alternative communication methods.
 
We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

Passionate about supporting children with Additional Learning Needs.
Patient, caring, and compassionate.
Calm and resilient in challenging situations.
Flexible and adaptable to changing classroom dynamics.
A confident communicator and proactive team player.
Able to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
 
Essential Requirements

Experience supporting children or adults with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
Minimum of 5 GCSEs, including English and Mathematics.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
 
Desirable Qualifications & Experience

Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification (or equivalent).
Degree qualification.
Additional ALN training.
Manual Handling certification.
PECS training.
Team Teach certification.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:

Sports Coaching
Residential Childcare
Support Work or Care Services
Mental Health Services
Youth Work
Police / Armed Forces
 
Training & Development
You'll receive ongoing professional development, including:

Safeguarding
Thrive Approach
Behaviour Management
Autism Awareness
Team Teach (limited slots available at a discounted rate)
 
Why Apply?

Competitive pay of £14.25 per hour.
Full-time, term-time hours with potential for a permanent role.
Experience across both specialised ALN and mainstream environments.
Ongoing professional development and specialist ALN training.
A supportive, dedicated recruitment consultant.
Free on-site parking and excellent public transport links in Swansea.
 
Safeguarding
This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all safer recruitment checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Apply Today
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children with Additional Learning Needs in Swansea, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your up-to-date CV, and a member of our education recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.
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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