Teaching Assistant Level 2 (At ASD Class) – Penygaer School
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About the vacancy
Vacancy ID: 3380
Organisation: Schools
Number of vacancies: 1
Contract type: Temporary/Secondment – Term Time Only
Contract end date: 31 August 2027
Location: Llanelli
Grade: Grade E +4%
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro‑rated accordingly.
Hourly Rate: £14.23 – £15.92
Contract Hours: 27 hrs, 30 mins
Come and join our team
We are looking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work within our fully integrated Inclusion Centre. The post involves attending to the pupils’ learning needs, personal needs and implementing personal programmes which may include social, health, physical, hygiene, First Aid, toileting, feeding, mobility and welfare matters. The role is offered on a temporary basis for one year, with the opportunity for a permanent role at the end of the contract, subject to performance and school requirements.
For further details please contact: Alun Stephens – alun.stephens@penygaer.ysgolccc.cymru or 01554 750900.
An enhanced 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.
Level 2 – You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
Closing Date: 26/06/2026, 23:55
The Rewards
We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers.
- 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 whether 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 that prevents you from applying online, please email jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
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