Teaching Assistant Level 1 - Pwll School
Salary: £25,390 - £25,788
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About the vacancy
Vacancy ID: 2769
Organisation: Schools
Number of vacancies: 1
Contract type: Temporary/Secondment - Term Time Only
Contract end date: 17 July 2026
Location: Llanelli
Grade: Grade B +4%
Salary: £25,390 - £25,788
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
Hourly Rate : £13.16 - £13.37
Contract Hours 27.5
Come and join our team
The Headteacher and Governors of our school wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children in their education and development to become independent and confident individuals.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class Teacher to support the learning and development of students, providing one-on-one assistance as well as group support.
We will expect you to:
* Assist with lesson planning and preparation.
* Provide support to students during lessons and activities.
* Help to create a positive and nurturing learning environment.
* Monitor and record student progress.
* Provide feedback to Teachers and parents.
* Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a supportive and welcoming work environment.
For an informal discussion please contact Paul Trotman on 01554 773962
Job Description:
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DBS level:
An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk
Welsh language level - verbal
Level 1 - You will need a basic knowledge of Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
Closing Date: 04/02/2026, 23:55
The Rewards
We're proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers .
* Competitive salary
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing additional annual leave
* Access to staff health and wellbeing support
* Personal development and career progression
* Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
* Flexible working and family-friendly policies
Additional Information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
We have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Eligibility:
You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work.
Lease Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
How to Apply
All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
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