Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Nursery & Primary
Location: Llanelli and surrounding areas
Full-time | Part-time | Long-term Opportunities

Help shape the first steps of a child’s learning journey.

We are seeking dedicated and nurturing Level 3 Teaching Assistants to support Nursery and Primary schools across the Llanelli area. This role is perfect for someone who understands the importance of early learning, emotional development, and creating a positive foundation for every child to succeed. Willingess to travel a minimum of 30 minutes for work is essential. 

Our partner schools are welcoming, community-focused environments where Teaching Assistants are trusted, valued, and given real responsibility within the classroom.

About the Role

As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting children aged 3–11, helping them develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

Your duties may include:

• Supporting teaching and learning in Nursery, Foundation Phase, Key Stage 1 & 2
• Delivering phonics, early literacy, and numeracy interventions
• Providing 1:1 or small group support for pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
• Supporting children’s speech, language, and social development
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive behaviour
• Assisting with classroom preparation, resources, and daily routines
• Supporting play-based and child-led learning in early years settings
• Working closely with teachers to monitor progress and pupil wellbeing

What Makes These Roles Different?

We work with schools that:

• Value Teaching Assistants as key members of the learning team
• Offer opportunities to lead intervention groups
• Provide supportive leadership and welcoming staff cultures
• Focus on wellbeing, inclusion, and early development
• Offer pathways into HLTA roles, specialist ALN support, or teacher training

Requirements

To be considered, you should have:

• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Childcare qualification
• Experience working with Nursery or Primary-aged children
• A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience supporting children with ALN/SEN (desirable)
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) (or willingness to register)
• An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Welsh language skills are highly desirable but not essential.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive daily rates based on experience
• Flexible work to fit your lifestyle
• Opportunities across a range of local Llanelli schools (Part or Full time)
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated support from an experienced education team
• The chance to make a lasting impact during children’s most important learning years

Who This Role Is Ideal For

• Experienced Level 3 Nursery or Primary Teaching Assistants
• Early Years practitioners looking to move into schools
• Teaching Assistants seeking long-term or permanent roles
• Those passionate about early development and inclusive education

Apply Now

If you’re a compassionate and committed Level 3 Teaching Assistant ready to support young learners in Nursery and Primary settings across Llanelli, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure your next role for the upcoming term.
Interviews and placements are being arranged immediately.

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.
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