127 learning support assistant jobs found in Cardiff

TeacherActive is working closely with a wide range of mainstream schools across Cardiff, and we are currently recruiting experienced Teaching Assistants (TAs) to support pupils across KS3 and KS4. As one of the UK’s largest education recruitment agencies, we pride ourselves on matching Teaching Assistants with rewarding roles while offering long-term career progression, CPD opportunities, and market-leading pay. Mainstream Teaching Assistant As a Mainstream TA, you will: Support pupils in the classroom, in small groups, or 1:1 Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management Help pupils stay engaged, focused, and motivated Provide behaviour support where needed Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment Requirements – Teaching Assistant The successful Teaching Assistant will have: Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a mainstream school Confidence supporting pupils 1:1 and in groups Strong classroom behaviour management skills A...

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant Location: Cardiff Start Date: September Salary: £14.25 per hour Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant who can support children in the Early Years department? Do you have a patient and nurturing approach to learning? Are you looking for a part-time Learning Support Assistant role working mornings only? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a large and busy primary school in Cardiff to recruit a Learning Support Assistant. The school has a welcoming Early Years department with a strong focus on creating a positive and engaging learning environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and key social skills. The school is looking to appoint a part-time Learning Support Assistant for the Autumn term, working mornings only on a long-term basis. The successful Learning Support Assistant will be supporting pupils within the Early Years department, assisting with classroom activities, supporting...

ALN Learning Support Assistant - Vale of Glamorgan (Barry) We are currently experiencing a high demand for ALN Learning Support Assistants to support pupils with additional learning needs across a variety of primary schools in the Vale of Glamorgan, including Barry, Penarth & Rhoose. We are seeking individuals with strong experience supporting children with ALN in any setting. The roles available include: 1:1 support for pupils with additional learning needs General classroom support within Special Resource Bases Day-to-day cover supporting schools with staff absencesOpportunities are available on both full-time and part-time bases, ranging from 5 days per week to 2-3 days per week, offering flexibility to suit your availability. Whether you are looking for regular work or flexible supply opportunities, we would love to hear from you. Requirements Experience supporting children with additional learning needs Enhanced DBS certificate Registration with the EWC (Education...

Key Responsibilities Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with ASD Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, parents, and external professionals The Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience working with children or young people with SEN/ASD (preferred but not essential) A calm, empathetic, and flexible approach Strong communication and teamwork skills The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff A genuine passion for supporting additional learning needs

Job Title: LSA Location: Caldicot Start Date: ASAP Salary: £90 - £100 per day Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional learning needs? Do you remain calm, patient and adaptable in challenging situations? Have you previously worked within an ALN setting or special needs unit? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming and supportive ALN provision in the Caldicot area. The setting is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to build confidence, independence and develop socially and emotionally alongside their learning. The school is looking to take on a caring and proactive LSA on a temporary basis, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right LSA. The successful LSA will be supporting pupils with a range of additional learning needs, both within the classroom and through small group interventions, helping to promote engagement and positive learning outcomes...

A friendly primary school in Caldicot is looking for a committed Learning Support Assistant to join their team and support pupils in both classroom and small group settings. This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll work closely with teaching staff to help children stay engaged, build confidence, and access learning in a way that suits their individual needs. The role covers EYFS, KS1, and KS2, giving you the opportunity to support a wide range of learners and develop your experience across different age groups. What the role offers: A long-term position in a well-regarded Caldicot primary school Weekly pay starting from £463 Support from an experienced consultant who understands classroom environments Flexible arrangements, where possible, to suit your availability A simple online system for submitting timesheets £125 referral reward schemeWhat the school is looking for: An enhanced DBS certificate (Update Service preferred), or willingness to apply...

Some roles are about supporting learning. This one is about changing a child’s final chapter at primary school. We’re working with a welcoming primary school in the BS11 area looking for a calm, resilient Learning Support Assistant to join their Year 6 team for Term 6. You’ll be supporting one pupil on a 1:1 basis as they prepare for their transition into a specialist setting in September. This role needs someone who can be a steady hand when things feel a little wobbly. Someone who can set clear boundaries, stay calm under pressure, and come back each day ready with a fresh start. You’ll be the person helping a child feel safe, understood, and supported through an important stage of their journey. What your days could look like: • Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 6 pupil • Building trust and positive routines • Supporting emotional wellbeing and helping regulate challenging moments • Using a firm but fair approach to maintain boundaries • Working closely with...

Learning Support Assistant / LSA – Minehead Location: Minehead Hours: Full-time | 08:30 – 15:30 (Monday to Friday) Salary: £90 – £110 per day Start: ASAP We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant / LSA to join an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ primary school in Minehead. This is a full-time role supporting pupils throughout the school day, both in and out of the classroom, helping them to flourish academically, socially and emotionally within a warm, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is valued. The school is highly regarded within the local community and prides itself on creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere for both pupils and staff. It offers bright, modern classrooms, excellent facilities and high-quality resources, all supported by a friendly, dedicated and collaborative team who are passionate about making a real difference every day. The Role: * General Learning Support Assistant / LSA * Supporting...

We are seeking a calm, compassionate, and highly committed Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil at a welcoming, inclusive, and forward-thinking primary school in Bristol. With supportive staff and excellent facilities, this school offers an inspiring environment in which to make a real impact. This role centres on delivering consistent, individualised support that empowers the pupil to thrive in a nurturing, secure, and engaging learning environment. Full-time availability is preferred but not essential. Main Responsibilities Provide targeted one-to-one support tailored to the pupil's individual learning, social, and emotional needs. Build a trusting, positive, and motivational relationship to help the pupil develop confidence and make meaningful progress. Collaborate proactively with the class teacher and SENDCo to implement effective behaviour support and personalised learning strategies. Ensure the pupil always feels heard,...

Job Title: SEND Learning Support Assistant Location: Bristol Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £14.26 - £18.00 per hour Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs? Do you have experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour? Are you looking for a rewarding full-time term time role in a supportive SEND setting? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND provision in Bristol, supporting students with SEMH needs. The setting provides a nurturing and structured environment where young people are encouraged to build confidence, resilience and independence, with a strong focus on emotional wellbeing and positive relationships. The school is looking to take on a full-time SEND Learning Support Assistant on a term time basis with an immediate start available. The successful SEND Learning Support Assistant will be supporting students with SEMH needs on both a 1:1 and small group...

Job Title: SEND Learning Support Assistant Location: Bridgwater Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £14.26 - £18.00 per hour Vacancy Reference: TA-LSA-BW-0526 Do you have experience supporting children and young people with complex additional needs? Are you passionate about helping pupils with SEND achieve their full potential? Do you have the resilience, patience and adaptability to support children with a wide range of learning difficulties? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND school in Bridgwater, supporting with their recruitment for a SEND Learning Support Assistant. The school supports pupils across all Key Stages, all of whom have an Education Health and Care Plan. The provision creates a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, independence and communication skills while accessing a tailored curriculum suited to their individual needs. The school is looking to appoint a part-time SEND Learning...

Job Title: SEND Learning Support Assistant Location: South Gloucester Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £14.26 - £18.00 per hour Do you have experience supporting children and young people with complex additional needs? Are you passionate about creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment? Do you have the patience, resilience and adaptability needed to support pupils with SEND? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND school in South Gloucester, supporting with their recruitment for a SEND Learning Support Assistant. The school provides a caring and inclusive learning environment for pupils with complex learning needs and is committed to promoting independence, communication and emotional wellbeing. Staff work collaboratively to ensure all pupils are supported to achieve their full potential in a safe and engaging setting. The school is looking to appoint a part-time SEND Learning Support Assistant to work 3 days per week on a long-term...

Job Title: ALN Learning Support Assistant Location: Carmarthenshire Start Date: ASAP Salary: £85.50 - £95.50 per day Are you adaptable and flexible to the needs of others? Are you pro-active in supporting young people? Do you have experience working with children with Autism or challenging behaviours? TeacherActive is proud to be working with several Additional Educational Needs and Disabilities providers across London, and to continue this, we are looking for experienced ALN Learning Support Assistants / ALN LSA’s to join us. As one of the UKs largest education agencies, we also offer in-house career progression for our staff, demonstrating a commitment to providing quality staff. We are available 24/7 and have built strong relationships with a multitude of ALN provisions, supporting a wide range of diagnoses. If you have experience working with children who are diagnosed with Autism / ASD, SLD / Severe Learning Difficulties, PMLD / Profound & Multiple Learning...

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a ALN school in Cardiff, supporting with their recruitment for a ALN Learning Support Assistant / LSA. The setting is centred on pupil’s development, as well as an intrinsic desire to make progress both academically and with their own emotional, social and behavioural skills. The school is seeking a passionate team player to take on this short-term role, although there is potential for this to become a long-term placement for the right ALN LSA. The successful ALN Learning Support Assistant / LSA will bring a new dimension and skill set to this role, be keen to develop their own skills to adapt to the children’s individual needs and have a positive impact on the wider school. The position will involve working with students across all Key Stages with diagnosis of Autism / ASD, SLD / Severe Learning Difficulties, and challenging behaviours. A proactive thinker with the ability to take control of situations confidently is necessary. The...

Learning Support Assistant - Primary School, Pontypool Are you passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential? Aspire People are looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Pontypool. This role is initially focused on 1:1 support for a child with ASD, within a school that also has a Special Needs Resource Base (SNRB). No previous experience required - the school values staff with a positive attitude, dedication, and a willingness to learn. If you are patient, enthusiastic, and ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you! Contact: Ceri at (phone number removed) Email: Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and...

Fluent Welsh Speaking Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Nursery Class Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full Academic Year (Until July 2027) Hours: Full-Time / School Hours We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Fluent Welsh Speaking Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work within a welcoming and supportive Welsh speaking primary school in the RCT area, supporting a Nursery Class. This is a long-term opportunity for the full academic year, starting in September 2026 and continuing through to July 2027. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young children during their early stages of development and who can become a consistent and reliable presence within the classroom team. Essential Requirements: Fluent Welsh speaker Previous experience working within an Early Years or Nursery setting Ability to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents Reliable, committed and able to commit to...

Job Title: SEN Learning Support Assistant / SEN LSA Location: Tredegar  Start Date: September Salary: £85 - £95 a day  Are you a looking to work in a SEN provision? Do you have experiencing supporting children with additional needs and/or disabilities? Do you have a patient and nurturing nature? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a SEN school in Tredegar, supporting with their recruitment for a SEN Learning Support Assistant / LSA. The setting is centred on pupil’s development, as well as an intrinsic desire to make progress both academically and with their own emotional, social and behavioural skills. The school is seeking a passionate team player to take on this short-term role, although there is potential for this to become a long-term placement for the right SEN Learning Support Assistant / SEN LSA. The successful SEN Learning Support Assistant / LSA will bring a new dimension and skill set to this role, be keen to develop their own skills to adapt to the...

SEND 1:1 Learning Support  Mentor ASD / ASC, SEMH Type: Temp-perm contract (via 60 day trial) Details: Full-time (Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 3:30pm) Location: Bristol - Central Start Date: June 1st 2026 Salary: £18,000 - £22,000 p.a. (£15.38 - £17.95ph during trial) Our client is a new & expanding Alternative Education Provision, serving primary & secondary-aged pupils with EHCPs relating to SEMH based in Weston-super-Mare and surrounding areas across the South West. They operate a ‘revolving-door’ offering whereby students stay at the provision for up to 18 weeks, either on a full-time or part-time 'transition' basis before returning to a mainstream education setting or attending a special school. The roles available are based on expansion and demand for places. We are seeking someone with previous experience of having worked with learners that have SEMH and have experienced trauma who may have other needs relating to ASC / ASD. The ideal person will be able to act...

Emotional and Academic Support Assistant - Bath - LT FT Join Our Dedicated Team as a Learning Support Assistant! Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young learners? Do you possess the skills to provide exceptional one-on-one support to help children thrive academically? If so, we have exciting opportunities for you at our vibrant and inclusive primary schools in Bath from term 6 onwards and into the new academic year, from Monday 1st of June. Position: Learning Support Assistant Location: Bath Hours: Full-time, 8:30am-3:30pm We are seeking compassionate and skilled Learning Support Assistants to support children in various age groups. These children will require dedicated one-to-one support both inside and outside the classroom in the new year. Your invaluable assistance will help foster their learning, development, and overall well-being. Responsibilities: Provide one-on-one support to the child, adapting teaching methods to suit their...

Job Title: ALN Learning Support Assistant Location: Llanelli Start Date: ASAP Salary: £85.50 - £95.50 per day Are you adaptable and flexible to the needs of others? Are you pro-active in supporting young people? Do you have experience working with children with Autism or challenging behaviours? TeacherActive is proud to be working with several Additional Educational Needs and Disabilities providers across Llanelli, and to continue this, we are looking for experienced ALN Learning Support Assistants / ALN LSA’s to join us. As one of the UKs largest education agencies, we also offer in-house career progression for our staff, demonstrating a commitment to providing quality staff. We are available 24/7 and have built strong relationships with a multitude of ALN provisions, supporting a wide range of diagnoses. If you have experience working with children who are diagnosed with Autism / ASD, SLD / Severe Learning Difficulties, PMLD / Profound & Multiple Learning...