Secondary Teaching Assistant Llanelli

Teaching Personnel; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant in Llanelli starting September 2025. Join a vibrant secondary school where you will support both mainstream and Additional Learning Needs pupils, fostering their growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant for career development

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, particularly in educational or care settings.
• Confidence supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties.
• Genuine passion for education and supporting learners.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in mainstream and ALN classes in various settings.
• Assist with differentiated learning and promote positive behaviour.
• Work alongside teaching staff to provide inclusive learning support.

Skills

Calm

Patience

Flexibility

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Education

Qualifications related to education/care

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Llanelli
Location: Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, ongoing supply with potential for long-term placement

Are you passionate about education and ready to support the success of young people in a vibrant secondary school setting? Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a Secondary Schoolin Llanelli from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with both mainstream pupils and those with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), making a real impact across all areas of school life.

A popular, inclusive 11-16 secondary school at the heart of the Llanelli community. The school is known for its strong ethos of care, achievement, and respect, with a commitment to providing a safe, supportive and inspiring environment for every learner.

Staff work collaboratively to meet the needs of a diverse student body, including those requiring targeted ALN support. The school values resilience, ambition, and well-being-qualities it fosters in both its pupils and staff.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils in both mainstream and ALN classes, including in-class, small group, or 1:1 settings.

• Assist with differentiated learning, helping pupils access the curriculum.

• Promote positive behaviour, independence, and confidence in students.

• Work alongside teaching staff and the school's ALN department to deliver inclusive learning support.

• Help to create a calm, engaging and productive learning environment.

• Experience working with young people, particularly in educational or care settings.

• A calm, patient and flexible approach.

• Confidence supporting pupils with a range of needs including autism, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties.

• Good literacy and numeracy skills; relevant qualifications or training are desirable but not essential.

• A genuine passion for education and supporting learners to reach their full potential.

Teaching Personnel is the UK's leading education recruitment agency. We work with thousands of schools every week to match dedicated educators with rewarding opportunities. When you join us, you benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant who supports your career development.

• Flexible work to fit your availability and career goals.