Primary Specialist Teaching Assistant

Overview

Teaching Assistant - Llanelli

Part-time & Full-time roles available with immediate and ongoing start dates. This role supports pupils by providing extra guidance, motivation, and engagement to help make learning positive, achievable, and fun.

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience or education in:

• Additional Learning Needs (ALN / SEND)
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Sports / Coaching
• Childcare
• Care or Support Work – Adults or Children

Childcare / Care qualifications (Level 2 or
3) are highly desirable, but attitude and enthusiasm matter just as much.

• Supporting children 1:1 or in small groups
• Helping pupils stay engaged, regulated, and motivated
• Using creativity, movement, and positivity to support learning
• Balancing fun with structure
• Supporting children with emotional, behavioural, or learning needs
• Being a calm, encouraging presence in the classroom
• Hit the ground running, build rapport quickly, and help take strain off the class teacher

• Enthusiastic, proactive personalities
• Confidence engaging children of different ages and needs
• A calm, patient approach — even on challenging days
• Someone who genuinely enjoys being around children
• Experience with ALN is highly valued

• Flexible part-time and full-time options
• Valuable school-based experience
• Support and guidance throughout placements
• Competitive rates of pay
• A role that genuinely makes a difference

Sound like you? If you’re ready to bring energy, empathy, and enthusiasm into the classroom — we’d love 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.

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