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