Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Ysgol Bro Dinefwr

Salary: £26,607 - £27,459

About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 3841

Organisation:

Schools

Number of vacancies:

5

Contract type:

Temporary/Secondment - Term Time Only

Contract end date:

31 August 2027

Location:

Llandeilo

Grade:

Grade D +4%

Salary:

£26,607 - £27,459

If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate :

£13.79 - £14.32

Contract Hours

30

Come and join our team

Ysgol Bro Dinefwr is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and highly motivated Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our dedicated team on a fixed-term basis.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of teaching staff to support pupils' learning, wellbeing and development, both within the classroom and through targeted interventions. The role will involve supporting individual pupils and small groups, helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment, and contributing to the wider life of the school.

We are looking for an individual who:

• Has experience of working with children and young people in an educational setting.
• Is able to support teaching and learning activities effectively.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work flexibly as part of a team and use their own initiative.
• Is committed to promoting the wellbeing and achievement of all learners.
• Shares the school's values and commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Applicants must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) before appointment.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact:

Lisa Thomas
Ysgol Bro Dinefwr
Telephone: 01558 824800
Email: lisa.thomas@brodinefwr.org.uk

Ysgol Bro Dinefwr is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Description:

Teaching Assistant Level 2 - English Medium (L2-1 Welsh).pdf - 322KB Opens in a new window

Expected date of interview:

30 September 2026

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.

Closing Date: 23/09/2026, 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 .

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition 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

Anonymous Recruitment

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.

We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

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.

Right to work eligibility: Every employer in the UK must carry out a Right to Work check before a new employee starts work. This is a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and applies to every worker, regardless of nationality.

All applicants will be asked about their nationality and whether they are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to confirm whether you are eligible to apply for the vacancy and to work for the Council or its partner organisations.

Carmarthenshire County Council holds a valid sponsorship licence. However, applicants who require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route must meet all eligibility criteria set out by the UK Government under the points-based immigration system. Before submitting an application, you should check whether the role meets the eligibility criteria in the UK Government guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK . Please note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or any offer of employment may be 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: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk 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.