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Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 8 hours ago
Salary: £ 89.38 - 89.38 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Llanelli
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Llanelli Area
Location: Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Full-Time | Long-Term / Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
Ages 3–19 | Pupils with ALN including ASD, PMLD, MLD, and SEMH
Are you a compassionate and resilient individual with a passion for supporting children with additional learning needs?
A well-established special school in the Llanelli area is looking to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their experienced and supportive team.
About the School:
This specialist setting caters for pupils aged 3 to 19 with a wide range of additional learning needs — including moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties, autism, multi-sensory impairments, and social, emotional, and behavioural needs. The school prides itself on offering a personalised and inclusive approach, celebrating every pupil’s individuality and success.
Their mission is to create a happy, caring community where every child is respected, valued, and supported to achieve their potential — both academically and personally.
About the Role:
You will work under the guidance of teaching staff to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing, and development. Your day-to-day role may involve one-to-one support, group work, communication support, sensory activities, and assisting with personal care depending on pupil needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of ALN needs
Assist with classroom activities and individualised learning plans
Support emotional regulation and promote positive behaviour
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
Help implement a nurturing and structured routine throughout the school day
The Ideal Candidate:
Experience working with children or young people with ALN (in education, care or support roles)
Calm, patient, and adaptable approach to working with diverse needs
Passion for inclusive education and making a difference in young people’s lives
Confidence in supporting communication needs (e.g. Makaton, PECS) is beneficial
Willingness to assist with personal care if required
What’s on Offer:
A rewarding role within a supportive, child-centred school
Small class sizes and excellent staff-to-pupil ratios
Ongoing professional development and SEN training
Potential for long-term or permanent placement for the right candidate
Sound like the right fit for you?
Apply today or get in touch to learn more about this fulfilling opportunity to support pupils with additional learning needs in the Llanelli area.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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