SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support) | Rewarding Role | Carmarthenshire

Equal Education Partners; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive education recruitment agency in Carmarthen seeks empathetic Teaching Assistants to support students with Special Educational Needs. You'll provide tailored one-on-one support, help foster independence, and contribute to a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates should have experience supporting young people with additional needs and possess strong communication skills. This role offers competitive pay rates and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates (£90 to £95 a day)

Access to free CPD & training opportunities

Company pension scheme

Referral programme

Free and on-site parking at many schools

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional learning needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness for us to process one).
• Right to work in the UK and currently based here.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including learning difficulties and ADHD.
• Providing one-to-one or small group support tailored to individual needs.
• Assisting the classroom teacher in managing behaviour and promoting a positive learning environment.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people with additional learning needs

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A calm, caring, and flexible approach

Job description

Change a life, every single day. No two days are the same in this role.

We are looking for empathetic, resilient Teaching Assistants to support students with Special Educational Needs in Carmarthenshire. You don’t need to be a qualified teacher to make a massive difference; you just need patience and the ability to build strong relationships.

If you are looking for a role that offers true emotional rewards and leaves you smiling at the end of the day, we want to hear from you.

🧠 What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs (ALN), including learning difficulties, ASD, ADHD, and SEMH
• Providing one-to-one or small group support, tailored to individual needs
• Assisting the classroom teacher in managing behaviour and promoting a positive learning environment
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and progress in every learner
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, ALNCOs, and external professionals
• Upholding the highest standards of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

✅ What You’ll Need:

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional learning needs
• A calm, caring and flexible approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness for us to process one)
• Right to work in the UK and currently based here

💡 Why Work With Equal?

• 🔄 Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
• 💷 Competitive daily pay rates (£90 to £95 a day)
• 🎓 Access to free CPD & training opportunities
• 🏫 Placements in supportive, inclusive school environments
• 💳 One of the lowest-cost DBS checks in the sector
• 💼 Company pension scheme
• 🚗 Free and on-site parking at many schools
• 🤝 Referral programme – recommend a friend and earn!

📩 Apply Today

Whether you're an experienced TA or someone with the right attitude and transferable skills, we're ready to support your next step in education.

Apply now to join Equal Education Partners and start making a difference where it matters most.

Registering with us is simple and rewarding. You'll need to complete an Enhanced DBS check, provide valid ID, and share a couple of strong references - and we’ll guide you through the process every step of the way.

At Equal, we’re proud to offer a personalised, high-quality service and access to a wide range of roles across schools and educational settings. With competitive pay and flexible working hours, we’ll help you find opportunities that truly fit around your life.

💡 Refer a Friend!

We’ve successfully placed thousands of education professionals to roles all over Wales through our place on the Welsh Government’sNational Education Recruitment Frameworkand we believe one of the best ways to find great candidates is through recommendations from people likeyou!

Do you know a teacher, cover supervisor or teaching assistant, or someone who would be great in a school environment? Have a friend or colleague looking for a new opportunity? Contact us today with their details.

Once you refer them to us, and if we successfully place them into work and they complete 10 supply days, we’ll send you a £100 gift voucher as a thank you!

• You don’t need to have worked with us to refer someone.
• The reward applies whether your referral is for a family member, friend, or colleague.
• Equal Education Partners covers a range of roles across Wales, so don’t hesitate to send us details of anyone looking for alternative or additional work in education.