Full-Time Welsh-Speaking Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Tonypandy; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ongoing CPD

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities with local schools

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Full-Time Welsh-Speaking Teaching Assistant in the Rhondda Cynon Taf area. The role involves supporting young learners across various schools, requiring fluency in Welsh and a passion for education.

The ideal candidate will assist in classrooms for KS3 and KS4, providing both individual and group support. This role offers competitive daily pay and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Welsh (spoken and written).
• Previous experience working with children or young people preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, proactive, and willing to travel across multiple school sites.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across KS3 and KS4 (and KS5 where applicable).
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils, including those with Additional Learning Needs.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation, classroom management, and pupil assessments.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pupils, and the wider school community.

Skills

Fluent Welsh

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Job description

Full-Time Welsh-Speaking Teaching Assistant (RCT Area)

Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales

Pay: £93.00

Are you a fluent Welsh speaker with a passion for supporting young learners? We’re looking for a dedicated and adaptable Teaching Assistant to work across a variety of schools in the RCT area. This role requires someone who can drive, has access to their own vehicle, and is willing to travel between different school settings.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
• Dedicated recruitment consultant support
• Opportunities in both temporary and long-term roles with local partner schools

About the Role

As a Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teaching and learning across KS3 and KS4 (and KS5 where applicable)
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils, including those with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation, classroom management, and pupil assessments
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pupils, and the wider school community

Who Can Apply?

We welcome applications from individuals who:

• Are fluent in Welsh (spoken and written)
• Have previous experience working with children or young people (school-based preferred)
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Are flexible, proactive, and willing to travel across multiple school sites

Requirements

Teaching Personnel can guide you to obtain the following:

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Two recent professional references

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.

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