Teaching Assistant Opportunities in Carmarthenshire

Primary Schools | Carmarthenshire | Full-Time & Part-Time | Weekly PAYE

Looking for a role where you can make a real difference?

We’re currently recruiting for Teaching Assistant opportunities across Carmarthenshire, with positions available in primary schools for candidates looking for both flexible work and longer-term placements.

Perhaps you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant ready for a new challenge. Maybe you’ve worked with children or young people in another setting and want to bring those skills into education.

Whatever your background, we can help you explore roles that fit your experience, availability and career plans.

What are you looking for?

Our vacancies can offer a variety of working patterns and school environments, including:

• Full-time Teaching Assistant roles
• Part-time and regular weekly opportunities
• Short-term assignments and longer-term placements
• Positions across primary schools throughout Carmarthenshire
• 1:1 pupil support
• Small-group learning and intervention support
• Classroom, pastoral and behavioural support

Before recommending you for a role, we’ll take the time to understand what you’re looking for. That means we can focus on opportunities that are genuinely suited to you, rather than simply finding you a vacancy.

You may already have the skills schools are looking for

Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant isn’t essential.

Skills gained through childcare, nursery work, youth work, sports and coaching, mentoring, residential care, volunteering or other roles working with children and young people can all transfer well into a school environment.

We’re looking for individuals who are:

• Patient, caring and approachable
• Dependable and professional
• Comfortable working with children
• Positive and encouraging
• Confident building relationships with pupils
• Passionate about helping children progress
• Able to work effectively as part of a school team

A rewarding role in the classroom

Teaching Assistants play an important part in helping pupils get the most from their time at school.

Depending on the position, you could be supporting a class teacher, working closely with an individual pupil or helping a small group develop their skills.

Your responsibilities could include:

• Assisting with classroom lessons and activities
• Supporting pupils with their learning
• Working 1:1 or with small groups
• Encouraging participation and engagement
• Promoting positive behaviour
• Helping pupils develop independence and confidence
• Providing pastoral and practical support
• Contributing to an inclusive and supportive classroom environment

What you’ll get from us

We’re here to support you both before and during your placement.

As part of our team, you’ll have access to:

Weekly PAYE pay
Get paid every week without having to manage your own tax and payroll.

Free CPD and training
Build your skills and continue your professional development through MyProgression.

Simple availability management
Keep your availability updated through our mobile app.

Dedicated consultant support
Jamie and the team will be on hand to help you navigate your education recruitment journey and find opportunities that work for you.

£100 Refer a Friend bonus*
Know someone who would be great in a school environment? Refer them and you could receive £100.

Your next opportunity could be closer than you think

If you’re searching for Teaching Assistant jobs in Carmarthenshire, we’d love to hear from you.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before getting in touch. Tell us about your experience and what you’re looking for, and we’ll talk you through the opportunities currently available.

Apply today and Jamie Gregory will be in touch.

Alternatively, call 01792 717477 or email [email protected] for an informal conversation.

*Terms and conditions apply to the £100 Refer a Friend bonus.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

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