At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' learning and personal needs in a vibrant Inclusion Centre.
- Company: Penygaer School, dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Generous leave, pension scheme, health support, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Temporary role with potential for permanent position based on performance.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Basic conversational Welsh and a passion for supporting diverse learners.
The predicted salary is between 14.23 - 15.92 £ per hour.
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.
About the vacancy:
- Vacancy ID: 3380
- Organisation: Schools
- Number of vacancies: 1
- Contract type: Temporary/Secondment - Term Time Only
- Contract end date: 31 August 2027
- Location: Llanelli
- Grade: Grade E +4%
- Hourly Rate: £14.23 - £15.92
- Contract Hours: 27 hrs, 30 mins
Come and join our team. We are looking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work within our fully integrated Inclusion Centre. The post involves attending to the pupils’ learning needs, personal needs and implementing personal programmes which may include social, health, physical, hygiene, First Aid, toileting, feeding, mobility and welfare matters. The role is offered on a temporary basis for one year, with the opportunity for a permanent role at the end of the contract, subject to performance and school requirements.
An enhanced 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 2 – You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
Closing Date: 26/06/2026, 23:55
The Rewards:
- 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
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.
Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and whether 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.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment that prevents you from applying online, please email jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
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Penygaer School is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. With a strong commitment to inclusivity, generous benefits such as automatic enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme, and opportunities for career progression, employees can thrive in a supportive environment. Located in Llanelli, the school fosters a collaborative work culture that values flexibility and family-friendly policies, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in education.
