Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Dafen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in education is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support Welsh-medium primary schools in Llanelli. The role requires fluency in Welsh and a passion for helping children thrive. Candidates with experience in classroom settings and knowledge of trauma-informed practices will be preferred. The position offers flexible working arrangements and the opportunity for personal development through a dedicated consultancy.

Benefits

Dedicated 1-to-1 support from a consultant

Flexible working opportunities

Access to CPD platform to boost skills

£100 referral bonus

Qualifications

• 6 months of classroom experience preferred; 6 months working with children is a must.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches is an advantage.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in Welsh-medium primary schools in Llanelli.
• Provide one-to-one or small-group assistance as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with classroom management and creating a welcoming learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to help pupils thrive.
• Support pupils with trauma-informed approaches or restorative practices when applicable.

Skills

Fluency in Welsh

Passion for supporting children

Classroom experience

Job description

Overview

Wales/ temporary / £410.70 - 450.00 per week

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Llanelli
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: £410.70 - £450.00 per week

Fluent in Welsh and passionate about supporting young learners?

Ready to make a real difference in the classroom?

Looking for flexible, rewarding work in a school that values you?

We’re working closely with a network of vibrant Welsh-medium primary schools across South Wales. We’re on the hunt for Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistants to support teaching and learning in the schools we work with across Llanelli. Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant or just starting out, we’ll help you find the right fit – from day-to-day cover to long-term placements. If you have trauma-informed experience and/or an understanding of restorative practice, this would be a great bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in Welsh-medium primary schools in Llanelli.
• Provide one-to-one or small-group assistance as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with classroom management and creating a welcoming learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to help pupils thrive.
• Support pupils with trauma-informed approaches or restorative practices when applicable.

What we offer

• Dedicated 1-to-1 support from your own consultant
• Flexible working that fits around you
• Access to My-Progression – our CPD platform to boost your skills
• £100 referral bonus when you recommend a friend*

Qualifications and requirements

• Fluent Welsh speaker – both written and spoken
• A genuine passion for helping children thrive
• Classroom experience of 6 months or more is preferred, but 6 months working with children is a must
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches is an advantage
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and staff

Important information

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

Register with TeacherActive or learn more about our services.