Sporty Teaching Assistant

Job Advert: Sporty Teaching Assistant – SEBD Settings (Secondary & ALN Schools)
Location: Carmarthen
Full-time | Monday to Friday | Term-time only
Driving licence and own transport essential

Are you a sporty, energetic, and resilient individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support students in secondary schools and Additional Learning Needs (ALN) settings – particularly those with Social, Emotional, and Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD).

About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant in SEBD environments, you’ll play a vital role in providing both educational and emotional support to students who may face challenges with mainstream learning. Your role will be varied, rewarding, and active — involving both classroom support and outdoor, activity-based learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting students with SEBD, ASD, ADHD, and other ALN needs

• Assisting the teacher with lesson preparation and delivery

• Engaging students in physical and outdoor activities to promote teamwork, confidence, and social development

• Building positive, trusting relationships with students who may display challenging behaviour

• Supporting emotional regulation and encouraging positive behaviour

• Working 1:1 and in small group settings to maintain focus and engagement

Requirements:

• A sporty and energetic personality with a passion for physical activity

• Previous experience working with young people is desirable (but not essential)

• The ability to remain calm, patient, and resilient in a challenging environment

• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential

• A willingness to get involved in outdoor learning, physical education, and behavioural support work

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• We are the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, with over 25 years’ experience

• Personalised support and ongoing professional development

• Access to a wide variety of roles in mainstream and specialist settings

• Competitive daily pay rates

• A dedicated consultant who understands the needs of your local schools

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals from a sporting, youth work, or military background — or anyone who wants to combine a love for physical activity with a desire to support young people in education.

Apply now or contact your local Teaching Personnel branch to find out more.

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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