Teaching Assistant - Primary Education (Carmarthenshire & Swansea)

Location: Carmarthen and surrounding areas Salary: Up to £90.00 per day Contract: Daily Supply / Long-term opportunities We are looking for a dedicated and energetic Teaching Assistant to join our three friendly mainstream primary schools in Carmarthenshire and Swansea. While this is a supply position, you will be welcomed as a key part of the classroom, helping to create a positive and motivating environment for every child. Whether you are looking for the flexibility of daily supply or hoping to build long-term relationships with a local school, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in education. 🟢 Classroom Support: Working alongside the lead teacher to deliver engaging lessons and manage the daily classroom routine. 🔵 Small Group Learning: Leading focused activities in literacy and numeracy to help children build confidence and master new concepts. 🟡 Student Engagement: Providing 1:1 assistance to pupils who need a little extra help to stay on track with their assignments. 🟠 Safety & Supervision: Overseeing pupils during break times, lunch, and school trips to ensure a safe and happy environment for all. 🔴 Resource Preparation: Helping to organise and distribute learning materials so that lessons run smoothly and efficiently. What We’re Looking For A Nurturing Approach: Someone who is caring, patient, and genuinely loves watching children learn and grow. Strong Communication: An approachable individual who can build great relationships with pupils, staff, and parents. Bilingual Skills (Desirable): We would love to hear from fluent Welsh speakers, as we support many bilingual and Welsh-medium settings in the area. Versatile Backgrounds: Experience in sports coaching, youth leadership, or even creative roles like dance or photography is a huge plus!. Requirements EWC Registration: Must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (or willing to sign up). Enhanced DBS: A clear Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willing to process one). Safeguarding: A valid Safeguarding Level 1 certificate (we can provide this training if needed). 💡 Why Work With Equal? 🔄 Flexible work to suit your lifestyle 💷 Competitive daily pay rates (earn up to £90 a day) 🎓 Access to free CPD & training opportunities 🏫 Placements in supportive, inclusive school environments 💳 One of the lowest-cost DBS checks in the sector 💼 Company pension scheme 🚗 Free and on-site parking at many schools 🤝 Referral programme – recommend a friend and earn! 📩 Apply Today Whether you're an experienced TA or someone with the right attitude and transferable skills, we're ready to support your next step in education. Apply now to join Equal Education Partners and start making a difference where it matters most. Registering with us is simple and rewarding. You'll need to complete an Enhanced DBS check, provide valid ID, and share a couple of strong references - and we’ll guide you through the process every step of the way. At Equal, we’re proud to offer a personalised, high-quality service and access to a wide range of roles across schools and educational settings. With competitive pay and flexible working hours, we’ll help you find opportunities that truly fit around your life. 💡 Refer a Friend! We’ve successfully placed thousands of education professionals to roles all over Wales through our place on the Welsh Government’s National Education Recruitment Framework and we believe one of the best ways to find great candidates is through recommendations from people like you! Do you know a teacher, cover supervisor or teaching assistant, or someone who would be great in a school environment? Have a friend or colleague looking for a new opportunity? Contact us today with their details. Once you refer them to us, and if we successfully place them into work and they complete 10 supply days, we’ll send you a £100 gift voucher as a thank you! You don’t need to have worked with us to refer someone. The reward applies whether your referral is for a family member, friend, or colleague. Equal Education Partners covers a range of roles across Wales, so don’t hesitate to send us details of anyone looking for alternative or additional work in education.