Learning Support Worker (Unqualified)

Location: Cardiff
Pay: Competitive weekly pay
Contract: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: As soon as vetting is successfully completed

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Worker to join a welcoming school in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to begin or develop a career within education, with no formal qualifications required.

As a Learning Support Worker, you will play an important role in supporting pupils both academically and socially. Working alongside teachers and school staff, you will help students access learning, build confidence, and achieve their potential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Encouraging engagement and participation in lessons
• Assisting with classroom activities and learning resources
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Supporting students with additional learning needs where required

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• Are patient, caring, and adaptable
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Can work effectively as part of a team
• Have experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults (desirable but not essential)
• Are interested in pursuing a career in education

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities
• Valuable classroom experience
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and career-development roles

• Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK
• Two professional references
• Successful completion of Teaching Personnel's vetting process

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this role, with a start date available as soon as all vetting and compliance checks have been completed.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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