Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Queen Elizabeth High School, Carmarthen

Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Queen Elizabeth High School, Carmarthen

About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 3969

Organisation: Schools

Number of vacancies: 3

Contract type: Temporary/Secondment - Term Time Only

Contract end date: 31 August 2027

Location: Carmarthen

Grade: Grade D +4%

If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate : £14.25 - £14.70

Contract Hours 30 hours

Come and join our team

Required as soon as possible, we are seeking a highly motivated and committed Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our thriving school community and support teaching and learning across the school.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to helping all pupils achieve their potential. You will work closely with teachers and other members of the support team to provide effective support for pupils, both within the classroom and across the wider school environment.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people and who can build positive, respectful relationships with pupils. The successful candidate will have a positive and patient approach, excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. You will be committed to promoting inclusion and ensuring that all pupils are supported to engage positively in their learning.

As a Level 2 Teaching Assistant, you will contribute to creating a safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment. You may work with individual pupils or small groups, supporting learning activities, encouraging independence and helping pupils to develop their confidence, skills and resilience.

Carmarthen, a vibrant market town nestled on the edge of the picturesque Towy Valley, is home to a pioneering comprehensive school that embodies the spirit of ‘Caring, Learning, Leading’. Our school is committed to nurturing a supportive environment where pupils can thrive both academically and personally. By fostering a culture of care, continuous learning and positive leadership, we aim to provide our pupils with the knowledge, skills and experiences they need for a successful future.

If you are enthusiastic about working with young people and are eager to make a positive difference to the lives of our pupils, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about the role, or if you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Jenna Davies by email at Jenna.Davies@qehs.carms.sch.uk .

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

Level 1 - You will need a basic knowledge of Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level..

Closing Date: 15/10/2026, 23:55

The Rewards

We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers .

• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition 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

Anonymous Recruitment

We adopt an ‘anonymous recruitment’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.

We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Additional Information

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.

Right to work eligibility: Every employer in the UK must carry out a Right to Work check before a new employee starts work. This is a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and applies to every worker, regardless of nationality.

All applicants will be asked about their nationality and whether they are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to confirm whether you are eligible to apply for the vacancy and to work for the Council or its partner organisations.

Carmarthenshire County Council holds a valid sponsorship licence. However, applicants who require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route must meet all eligibility criteria set out by the UK Government under the points-based immigration system. Before submitting an application, you should check whether the role meets the eligibility criteria in the UK Government guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK . Please note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or any offer of employment may be retracted.

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