Higher Level Learning Support Assistant

elidyrct; Rhandirmwyn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational charity in Rhandirmwyn is seeking a temporary Education Support Assistant to work with young adults with additional needs. The role involves supporting Learning Assistants and guiding students through engaging activities like science experiments and crafts. This position offers full training, professional development opportunities, and a regular weekday schedule. Applicants must have authorization to work in the UK. The role is for maternity cover from February to November 2026.

Benefits

Employee healthcare scheme

24/7 employee assistance programme

Discounts on health and fitness services

Free access to onsite gym

Wellbeing clubs and staff days

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good understanding in working with young adults with learning needs.
• Experience with hands-on education activities.
• Ability to encourage young people in learning.

Responsibilities

• Support Learning Assistants and students during sessions.
• Facilitate hands-on science experiments.
• Lead craft sessions and tech-based activities.

Skills

Understanding of working with young adults with additional learning needs

Ability to explain concepts to colleagues

Experience in education

Job description

Rhandirmwyn, United Kingdom | Posted on 18/12/2025

• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code SA20 0NL

About Us

We work with young adults with complex additional learning needs and disabilities, teaching them to self-advocate, build skills and find greater independence.

Job Description

Do you have a good understanding of working with young adults with additional learning needs? Can you explain things to colleagues and encourage young people to takepart in learning? This is a great role for someone that's got some experience working in education and wants to step up to the next level.

You’ll be working in our Education Team, supporting Learning Assistants and young people as they take part in sessions. This could be anything from hands‑on science experiments, craft sessions, tech-based activities or basic literacy and numeracy tasks.

You’ll be guided by our Head of Education and inspired by our fantastic learners! This is a weekday, term time role, so perfect for anyone that needs a regular work pattern without weekend or evening shifts. Full training is given and this is a job with real career progression opportunity. If you want inspiration, read Val's story, from Learning Assistant to Tutor.

Monday – Friday 8.45am – 4.45pm

48.2 Weeks (term time only)

This is a temporary post – Maternity Cover – Starting in February – November 2026

*Please note, this salary is under review for increase in January 2026.

You must already hold a visa to be able to work in the UK to apply for this job.

As a charity we are committed to recognising the effort and dedication of our staff. Our current staff benefit package includes the following:

• An employee healthcare scheme from a recommended provider WPA.
• 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme with confidential counselling, legal and money advice.
• Discounts on health, fitness, and lifestyle services.
• Free access to our onsite gym.
• Free wellbeing clubs and staff wellbeing days throughout the year.
• Professional development opportunities including support towards gaining recognised qualifications.

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