Teaching Assistant Level 1 - Ysgol Bro Dinefwr

Educators Wales; Llandeilo; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Llandeilo is seeking a temporary Teaching Assistant Level 1 to support teachers and engage with students. The ideal candidate will be registered with the Education Workforce Council and have a basic knowledge of Welsh, with support provided for language training. This term-time only role offers a competitive salary alongside benefits such as pension enrollment and personal development opportunities. The position requires 30 hours of work per week on a one-year fixed term contract.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to staff health and wellbeing support

Personal development and career progression

Flexible working and family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Welsh to support communication in the role.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check and meet eligibility criteria.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering education to students.
• Assist with classroom management and student engagement.
• Provide support to individuals and small groups.

Skills

Basic knowledge of Welsh

Communication skills

Education

Registered with the Education Workforce Council

Job description

Teaching Assistant Level 1 - Ysgol Bro Dinefwr

Salary: £25,390 - £25,788

We adopt an 'anonymous recruitment' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.

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About the vacancy

• Vacancy ID: 2586
• Organisation: Schools
• Number of vacancies: 1
• Contract type: Temporary/Secondment - Term Time Only
• Contract end date: 31 December 2026
• Location: Llandeilo
• Grade: Grade B +4%
• Salary: £25,390 - £25,788
• Hourly Rate: £13.16 - £13.37
• Contract Hours: 30
• Closing Date: 04/01/2026, 23:55

30 hours per week - Term Time Only - 1 Year Fixed Term Contract Applications are invited for a temporary Teaching Assistant Level 1. The successful applicant will need to be registered with the Education Workforce Council before appointment. You will need a basic knowledge of Welsh. Support can be provided on appointment to reach this level. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for this post. For further information, please contact School on Telephone: [phone] / Email: [e-mail]

Job Description

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DBS Level: An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk.

Welsh language level - verbal: Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Rewards

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing additional annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility

You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. Please Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply

All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: [e-mail] or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.

Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.