PMLD Primary Teaching Assistant – Ammanford Area
Location: Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term (with potential to become permanent)
Are you kind, patient, and passionate about helping every child reach their full potential?
We’re looking for a Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school in the Ammanford area, working with pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).
This is a truly rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference every single day.
About the Role
You’ll support children across the primary age range (4–11) with a variety of complex learning and physical needs. Working alongside experienced teachers and a caring support team, you’ll help create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for all learners.
Your role will include:
- Supporting pupils with PMLD in their learning, communication, and daily routines
- Providing personal care (toileting, feeding, mobility support, etc.) with dignity and compassion
- Assisting with sensory-based and play-led learning activities
- Helping pupils to achieve their personal goals and celebrate every success — big or small!
We’re Looking for Someone Who:
- Has experience or a genuine passion for supporting children with complex needs
- Understands the importance of personal care and approaches it with empathy and professionalism
- Is reliable, patient, and positive — with a “can do” attitude
- Works well as part of a team and is ready to get involved in every aspect of school life
What We Offer:
- A warm, welcoming school community in the Ammanford area
- Ongoing support, training, and professional development
- A fulfilling role where no two days are ever the same
- An immediate start for the right person
If you have a caring nature and a passion for helping children thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or email your CV to sara.thomas@teachingpersonnel.com
Apply now to start your journey as a PMLD Primary Teaching Assistant
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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