Foundation Phase Welsh-Medium Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Walton Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive education recruitment agency is seeking a Foundation Phase Welsh-Medium Teaching Assistant in Cardiff to support early learning in a primary school. The role includes working closely with children aged 3-7 on literacy and language skills in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates are fluent in Welsh and enthusiastic about education. Competitive pay and ongoing support provided.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Regular CPD opportunities

Ongoing support from a consultant

Referral bonus for Welsh-speaking friends

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in Welsh (spoken and written).
• Warm, friendly demeanor with a caring attitude.
• Enthusiastic about learning through play.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with daily classroom routines.
• Work with small groups and individuals on literacy and numeracy.
• Encourage play-based learning and assist with wellbeing.
• Promote a positive and inclusive environment.

Skills

Fluency in Welsh (spoken and written)

Caring attitude

Enthusiasm for early years education

Confidence working with young children (ages 3–7)

Job description

Foundation Phase Welsh-Medium Teaching Assistant – Cardiff

Location: Cardiff

Hours: 08:30 – 15:30 (Monday to Friday)

Pay: £89.38 per day (paid weekly)

Start Date: September 1st, 2025

Do you have a nurturing nature, a love of early learning, and fluency in Welsh? Teaching Personnel is recruiting a passionate Foundation Phase Teaching Assistant to support children in a Welsh-medium primary school in Cardiff.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming school environment and help shape the development of pupils in Nursery to Year 2, working closely with teaching staff to deliver high-quality learning through play, exploration, and creativity.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting the class teacher with daily classroom routines and lessons – all in Welsh

• Working with small groups and individual pupils to support early literacy, numeracy, and language skills

• Encouraging play-based learning, story time, outdoor play, and expressive arts

• Assisting with snack times, toileting, and wellbeing routines where needed

• Promoting a positive, inclusive environment that supports every child’s development

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Fluent in Welsh (spoken and written – essential)

• Warm, friendly, and reliable, with a caring attitude

• Enthusiastic about early years education and learning through play

• Confident working with young children (ages 3–7)

• Committed to full-time hours, Monday to Friday

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Weekly pay

• Regular CPD opportunities, including Safeguarding and ALN

• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant

• Long-term, short-term, and temp-to-perm options available

• £50 referral bonus for each Welsh-speaking friend you recommend

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you! Send us your CV highlighting your Welsh language skills and experience working with children. We’ll guide you through the next steps and match you with a school where you can truly make a difference.

Help Cardiff’s youngest learners build a strong foundation in Welsh — apply today and support their journey from the very beginning

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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.
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