Teaching Assistant

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Location – CARMARTHENSHIRE AREA

Pay - £14.25 per hour

Employer – Teaching Personnel

Hours – Part time / flexible – NO WEEKENDS. Monday-Friday 08:30-15:30

We are looking for a resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistant to work within an ALN school is Carmarthenshire, supporting pupils with behavioural and emotional needs.

This role is suited to individuals who have experience in managing challenging behaviours and are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

Please note: While we are committed to supplying consistent and stable employment, you will be working through an agency meaning work is dependent on school demand and cannot be guaranteed.

Responsibilities

Provide 1 to 1 and small group support for pupils with behavioural needs

Motivate and engage with pupils learning, daily routines, and structured activities

Building strong and trusting relationships with pupils whilst maintaining a professional and positive attitude

Supporting pupils during lessons, social times, and off-site activities if required

Work along side teaching staff and external professionals

Maintain high safeguarding standards and follow all school policies & procedures

Help to build a safe, stable, and nurturing learning environment

You will need to be

Experienced in working with children / young people

Resilient, reliable, committed to the role

Patient, adaptable, and calm under pressure

Enthusiastic and willing to engage in various activities such as sports, gaming, creative arts, and various other outdoor activities depending on what is required by the school

Requirements

GCSE grade C and above (minimum of 5)

Enhanced DBS check – on the update service help from your consultant

EWC registration (or willing to register)

Desired qualifications (not essential)

Team Teach Level 2

Level 2 or 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Youth Work, Childcare, or similar

Experience in PRUs, Alternative Provisions, SEN settings, or Youth Work

Behaviour management training

Experience supporting individuals with SEMH, trauma, or behavioural needs.

Benefits

£92.63 PER DAY

Your own designated consultant

No weekends or school holidays

Term-time only working pattern

A real chance to make a life-changing impact on young people

FREE training and development opportunities such as Behaviour Management Training, Thrive Awareness, SEND & ALN Awareness, Autism & SEMH Training, and Safeguarding & Child protection.

Massive reduction on Team Teach Level 2 qualification

Who are Teaching Personnel?

The UK’s leading education recruitment agency, working in trusted partnerships with schools across Wales and the wider UK. As part of being with Teaching Personnel, you will receive dedicated SEN specialist support ongoing guidance & career progression, and a genuine partnership approach!

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