Learning Support Worker

Urgently Needed | Cwmbran | £463.20 – £527.50 per week

Contract: Full-time / Long-term

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, school hours

• Full-time Learning Support Worker role within a specialist ALN school in Cwmbran
• Support children and young people aged 7–16 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated additional learning needs
• Long-term opportunity within a supportive and nurturing school environment
• Help pupils develop their communication, confidence, independence and engagement with learning
• Gain valuable experience working in a specialist educational setting
• Ideal for candidates with backgrounds in education, care, youth work, psychology, sports or support work
• Excellent opportunity for anyone considering a career in teaching, SEN support or specialist education
• Join one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies

Learning Support Worker – Cwmbran

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning?

Do you have experience working with children, young people or individuals with additional needs? Perhaps you're looking to take your first step into SEN and ALN education?

Vision for Education is looking for a Learning Support Worker to join a specialist school in Cwmbran.

The school supports pupils aged 7–16, with a particular focus on children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated additional learning needs.

You’ll be part of a dedicated team that takes a personalised approach to education, helping pupils feel safe, supported and confident in school. No two days are the same, and you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with pupils while helping them develop important life and learning skills.

The Role

As a Learning Support Worker in Cwmbran, you’ll provide day-to-day support to pupils who may need additional help with communication, learning, social interaction, emotional regulation and independence.

You’ll work closely with teachers and other support staff to make sure pupils receive consistent and appropriate support throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with ASC and additional learning needs
• Helping pupils engage with classroom activities and learning
• Encouraging communication, interaction and social development
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Helping pupils develop confidence and independence
• Following individual support plans and pupil targets
• Supporting transitions and changes to routine
• Adapting your approach to suit individual communication and learning needs
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Working closely with teachers and the wider support team
• Contributing to a calm, safe and structured learning environment

You may support pupils with:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Sensory processing needs
• Communication and interaction difficulties
• Associated learning and behavioural needs

Who We're Looking For

You don’t necessarily need previous experience as a Learning Support Worker. We’re interested in people who are patient, reliable and genuinely want to make a difference.

Experience in any of the following areas would be useful:

• Education or Teaching Assistant work
• SEN or ALN support
• Care or support work
• Residential childcare
• Youth work
• Sports coaching
• Psychology
• Health and social care
• Community or support services

We’re particularly looking for someone who is:

• Patient, caring and understanding
• Confident working with children and young people
• Comfortable supporting pupils with additional needs
• Calm and consistent in challenging situations
• Able to build strong and positive relationships
• A good communicator and team player
• Adaptable and willing to learn
• Reliable and committed to supporting pupils throughout the school day

Relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 2 or Level 3, Supporting Teaching and Learning, Health and Social Care, Childcare or equivalent are desirable but not essential.

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required, or you must be willing to apply for one.

What We Offer

• £463.20 – £527.50 per week, based on 5 days worked
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Specialist school setting in Cwmbran
• Valuable experience working with pupils with ASC and ALN
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant
• Free CPD and access to specialist training
• Free and discounted accredited training courses
• Pension contributions
• Opportunities to develop a career within education and SEN support
• Ongoing support throughout your placement

Why Work with Vision for Education?

Vision for Education works with schools and specialist settings across Cwmbran, Torfaen and South Wales, helping schools find high-quality teaching and support staff.

Whether you're an experienced Learning Support Worker or looking to move into SEN and ALN education, we can provide the support, training and opportunities to help you develop your career.

Apply Today

If you’re looking for Learning Support Worker jobs in Cwmbran, SEN jobs in Cwmbran, ALN support roles, Teaching Assistant jobs, Autism Support Worker jobs or specialist education jobs in South Wales, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a member of the Vision for Education team will be in touch to discuss the role and your experience.

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