ASD Learning Support

ASD Learning Support Assistant – Specialist Primary Unit Full-Time | Term-Time Only |

Are you passionate about supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
Do you want a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference every single day?

A well-established Primary School Specialist ASD Unit in Ammanford is seeking a caring, proactive, and committed ASD Learning Support Assistant to support a mixed‑age class of pupils with a range of complex needs. This role includes essential personal care duties such as feeding, changing, and toileting support.

• Highly supportive, specialist environment
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced ALN professionals
• A chance to make a genuine impact on children’s development, confidence, and independence
• Ideal for anyone pursuing a career in ALN, SEN, teaching, childcare, psychology, or care

• Provide 1:1 and group learning support in a structured ASD specialist setting
• Assist with personalised learning programmes, communication development and sensory activities
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Deliver personal care, including feeding, changing, toileting and hygiene
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment
• Work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team with teachers, ALNCOs, therapists and parents

• Experience in ALN/SEN or supporting children with ASD (desirable)
• Confidence with personal care duties
• Calm, patient and compassionate nature
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt, use initiative and follow structured routines
• Relevant qualifications (TA Level 2/3, Childcare, Health & Social Care, ALN training) are beneficial
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

If you’re committed, compassionate and ready to support children with ASD to reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.
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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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