Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant – Make a Real Impact Every Day!
Location: Carmarthen
Start Date: September 2026
⏰ Contract: Full-time | Long-term
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel are looking for a caring, resilient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a specialist Primary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Carmarthen. This is a rewarding long-term opportunity where you'll support young learners who benefit from additional guidance, structure and encouragement to achieve their full potential.
You'll be working closely with primary-aged pupils who may experience social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD), helping them to develop positive relationships, regulate their emotions and engage successfully in learning.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
✅ Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or within small groups
✅ Using positive behaviour strategies to support emotional regulation and engagement
✅ Creating a safe, nurturing and structured learning environment
✅ Building positive relationships and acting as a consistent role model
✅ Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff and external agencies
✅ Encouraging confidence, resilience, social skills and independence in young learners
The ideal candidate will have:
A relevant qualification (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, Teaching Assistant or equivalent)
Experience working with primary-aged children
Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour, SEMH or additional learning needs
Experience within a PRU, SEN school, alternative provision or behavioural setting (desirable)
Strong behaviour management skills alongside a patient, nurturing and calm approach
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
⏳ A reliable, consistent and committed attitude
❤️ A genuine passion for helping vulnerable children succeed both academically and personally
✨ Full support through the vetting and compliance process
Access to CPD training and development opportunities
Team Teach training available at a heavily reduced cost
Dedicated consultant supporting you every step of the way
Opportunities for long-term career progression
Competitive rates of pay
This is more than just a job — it's an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children who need patience, understanding and positive role models. Every day brings the chance to support pupils in overcoming barriers, celebrating achievements and developing the skills they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Apply today with Teaching Personnel and start making a difference this September!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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