Fluent Welsh Teaching Assistant (Primary)

Elementa Support Services; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PAYE contract

Training & Support

Welfare support

Fair pay policy

Job summary

Elementa Support Services Ltd in Cardiff seeks a friendly Welsh-medium General Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a Welsh-medium primary school. The role offers day-to-day, part-time or full-time hours depending on availability, with term-time only schedule and a daily rate of £85-£100.

You will work in groups and 1:1, assist with additional learning needs, collaborate with parents and external agencies, and partake in safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Experience with children (school, childcare or community settings).
• Patient, enthusiastic, and a positive role model.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Willing to undertake further training (SEND, THRIVE, Team Teach, etc.).
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in small groups and 1:1, across the school.
• Help pupils with additional learning needs or emotional/behavioural barriers.
• Engage parents and collaborate with external agencies to support pupils.
• Contribute to creating a positive, inclusive school environment.
• Take part in training and development opportunities.

Skills

Experience with children

Welsh language skills

Education

EWC registration in appropriate categories

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Welsh-Medium)

• Type:Day to day/part time/full time (depending on availability)
• Location: Cardiff
• Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
• Salary: £85 - £100 per day
• Start date: 13/04/2026

Are you passionate about supporting children in a Welsh-medium primary school? Our client is looking for a friendly, motivated General Teaching Assistant to join their welcoming and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' learning and wellbeing in a nurturing environment.

As a TA, you will:

• Support learning in small groups and 1:1, across the school
• Help pupils with additional learning needs or emotional/behavioural barriers
• Engage parents and collaborate with external agencies to support pupils
• Contribute to creating a positive, inclusive school environment
• Take part in training and development opportunities

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children (school, childcare, or community settings)
• Is patient, enthusiastic, and a positive role model
• Has excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Is committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice
• Is willing to undertake further training (SEND, THRIVE, Team Teach, etc.)

• EWC registration in the appropriate categories

Elementa Candidate Commitment

• Weekly pay - no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off; paid one week in lieu
• PAYE contract - provides protections and employee rights
• Training & Support - access to free or discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive
• Welfare support - regular contact from a dedicated candidate manager
• Fair pay policy - candidates paid to scale; any variation agreed in writing
• Additional services - access to partners offering tax, legal, and accountancy support

This role is not suitable for applicants who are:

• Not currently based in the UK
• Requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
• Without UK schools experience