Teaching assistant

Job Description

Teaching Assistant – Carmarthenshire

Location: CarmarthenshireHours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (Monday to Friday)Pay: £14.25 per hour

About the Role

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support schools across the Carmarthenshire area. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a rewarding educational environment, supporting pupils in their learning and development.

You will work closely with teachers and other staff members to provide classroom support, assist with activities, and help ensure a positive and inclusive learning environment for all pupils.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the class teacher with daily classroom activities
• Working one-to-one or with small groups of pupils
• Assisting with lesson preparation and classroom organisation
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs (ALN) where required
• Encouraging student engagement and positive behaviour
• Helping create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment

Requirements

Essential:

• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting education
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and flexible approach

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in a school or educational setting
• Experience supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning)
• A valid UK driving licence (not essential, but advantageous)

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, connecting talented education professionals with schools nationwide. When you work with us, you benefit from:

• Competitive pay rates, paid weekly
• Access to a wide range of local school opportunities
• Flexible roles to suit your availability
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Free and discounted CPD (Continuing Professional Development) courses
• Opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience and progress your career

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about education and want to make a difference in the lives of young learners in Carmarthenshire, we want to hear from you!

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.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.