ALN Teaching Assistant - Supportive Education (Term Time) in Carmarthen

Carmarthen Full-Time 14.23 - 15.92 £ / hour (est.) No working from home possible

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At a Glance

Tasks: Support children with Additional Learning Needs in their education and development.
Company: Myrddin Primary School, committed to inclusive education.
Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, health support, and career progression.
Other info: Join a supportive team in a nurturing environment.
Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
Qualifications: Passion for education and teamwork; basic Welsh language skills preferred.

The predicted salary is between 14.23 - 15.92 £ per hour.

We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. About the vacancy:

Vacancy ID: 3638
Organisation: Schools
Number of vacancies: 1
Contract type: Permanent Term Time Only
Location: Carmarthen
Grade: Grade E +4%
Hourly Rate: £14.23 - £15.92
Contract Hours: 27hrs 30mins

The Headteacher and Governors of our school wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with Additional Learning Needs in their education and development to become independent and confident individuals.

As an ALN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class Teacher and the Teacher in Charge to support the learning and development of students, providing one-on-one assistance as well as group support.

Responsibilities:

Assist with lesson planning and preparation.
Provide support to students during lessons and activities.
Help to create a positive and nurturing learning environment.
Monitor and record student progress.
Provide feedback to Teachers and parents.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
Assist pupils with personal care.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a supportive and welcoming work environment.

An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk.

Language: Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date: 15/07/2026, 23:55

Benefits:

Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing additional annual leave
Access to staff health and wellbeing support
Personal development and career progression
Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle‑to‑work scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations.

Please Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.