Children's Support Assistant

Children's Support Assistant | Primary School (ALN Class) | £14.25 per Hour | Term Time Only

Location: Neath 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 a Children's Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Neath. 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) Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) 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. The dedicated ALN class consists of small groups of approximately 5–10 pupils, allowing staff to provide highly personalised support. Alongside working within this specialist classroom, you will also support learners when they access mainstream lessons and wider school life, helping to create a truly inclusive learning environment.

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) This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist educational setting while working alongside experienced professionals committed to achieving the very best outcomes for every child.

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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