Full- time Teaching Assistant

Job Advert: Full-Time Teaching Assistant – September 2025 Start

Location: Carmarthen
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Position: Primary Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in young learners' lives? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school in Carmarthen this September 2025.

Your own transport is essential. Looking for an individual that is willing to travel up to 30 minutes for work.

About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pupils to provide academic and emotional support, helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. You’ll assist in delivering classroom activities, supporting individual students or small groups, and contributing to the overall development of pupils.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support teaching staff in delivering high-quality learning experiences
• Assist pupils with their educational and social development
• Work with individuals or small groups under the direction of the class teacher
• Contribute to a safe and stimulating classroom environment
• Provide support for students with additional learning needs, if required

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience working with children (in a school or similar setting preferred)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, enthusiasm, and a nurturing approach
• A willingness to work collaboratively with teachers and support staff
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant Certificate) are desirable but not essential

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A chance to make a real impact in a local school community
• Competitive pay, in line with experience and qualifications

How to Apply:
To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to sara.thomas@teachingpersonnel.com

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

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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