Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Llanelli Area

Location: Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Full-Time | Long-Term / Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
Ages 3–19 | Pupils with ALN including ASD, PMLD, MLD, and SEMH

Are you a compassionate and resilient individual with a passion for supporting children with additional learning needs?
A well-established special school in the Llanelli area is looking to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their experienced and supportive team.

About the School:

This specialist setting caters for pupils aged 3 to 19 with a wide range of additional learning needs — including moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties, autism, multi-sensory impairments, and social, emotional, and behavioural needs. The school prides itself on offering a personalised and inclusive approach, celebrating every pupil’s individuality and success.

Their mission is to create a happy, caring community where every child is respected, valued, and supported to achieve their potential — both academically and personally.

About the Role:

You will work under the guidance of teaching staff to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing, and development. Your day-to-day role may involve one-to-one support, group work, communication support, sensory activities, and assisting with personal care depending on pupil needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of ALN needs

• Assist with classroom activities and individualised learning plans

• Support emotional regulation and promote positive behaviour

• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff

• Help implement a nurturing and structured routine throughout the school day

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children or young people with ALN (in education, care or support roles)

• Calm, patient, and adaptable approach to working with diverse needs

• Passion for inclusive education and making a difference in young people’s lives

• Confidence in supporting communication needs (e.g. Makaton, PECS) is beneficial

• Willingness to assist with personal care if required

What’s on Offer:

• A rewarding role within a supportive, child-centred school

• Small class sizes and excellent staff-to-pupil ratios

• Ongoing professional development and SEN training

• Potential for long-term or permanent placement for the right candidate

Sound like the right fit for you?
Apply today or get in touch to learn more about this fulfilling opportunity to support pupils with additional learning needs in the Llanelli area.

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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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