Have you thought about taking a year out?

Working as a Learning Support Assistant is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in schools, where you can develop communication and teamwork skills, as well as making a real difference in the lives of pupils across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, and Pembrokeshire. You will have the chance to work alongside experienced teachers, support learners of all abilities, and enjoy a unique experience that shapes your academic and professional future.

Benefits of working with Dosbarth include:

• Gaining valuable experience

• Building connections with schools

• Full training provided

• Access to DPP credit courses

• Individual career guidance

• Choice of work in your local area, whether that’s daily supply, short-term, term-long, or permanent roles

• PAYE employment, so no hidden agency fees

• We are an agency established and managed by teachers and education specialists

• We are a proud Welsh business, so you are welcome to contact us in Welsh

• Personal and friendly service, with support and guidance available 24/7, 365 days a year

• We are a preferred supplier to the Welsh Government, having a framework agreement for managed services to provide agency staff, including supply teachers, via the National Procurement Service

To be a successful Supply Learning Support Assistant, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Passion for working with children and the ability to be friendly, flexible, and reliable

• Patience and empathy, with the ability to adapt to different learning needs

• Being organised and able to work independently and as part of a team

• Demonstrating commitment to supporting pupils’ progress and wellbeing

• Excellent communication skills

• The ability to communicate through Welsh is desirable

• Current DBS or Update Service registration, or willingness to complete one

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council or willingness to register

• At least two referees

Dosbarth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We carry out safeguarding checks on all staff in accordance with statutory guidance from the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. We also provide FREE online safeguarding training for all our staff.

Click the ‘apply now’ button and complete the information form to have a member of our team in contact with you. Or if you prefer to speak over the phone, call 01559 361212 and speak with one of our local consultants.