Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a fluent Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant to join a Welsh Primary School in Merthyr Tydfil. The role supports nursery and Early Years learners on a long-term basis with an 08:30–15:30 schedule.

You will need Welsh language fluency, a TA/childcare qualification or at least 6 months of classroom experience, and strong communication and organisational skills. The position offers a competitive daily rate and ongoing opportunities.

Qualifications

• Language: Fluent Welsh (verbal and written)
• Experience with children in early years settings or foundation stage
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to build trusted relationships with students
• Positive attitude and proactive approach to work
• Patient and calm under pressure

Skills

Welsh language

Communication

Organisation

Relationship building

Can-do attitude

Patience

Education

Teaching Assistant/Childcare qualification

6 months experience with children

Job description

Fluent Welsh Teaching Assistant

Merthyr Tydfil

Immediate Start

£85 – 95 Per day

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who has experience working within Early Years?

Can you fluently converse in the Welsh Language?

Are you looking for flexibility in your work/life balance with zero commitments and fair pay opportunities?

TeacherActive is excited to be working with a spectacular Welsh Primary School located in Merthyr Tydfil area who are passionate about keeping the Welsh ethos alive in their school. The school prides itself on the broad and balanced educational schemes that’s offered to all pupils and are proud of the success that comes from that. The Primary try their best to work together for the benefit of their pupils at every opportunity.

The Primary School are looking for a fluent Welsh speaking Teaching Assistant on a long term basis, potentially ongoing for the full academic year to support their nursery class. The successful candidate will need to be able to speak the Welsh language fluently and will need to be experienced working with children across Early Years and Foundation Phase. You will need to be flexible between the working times of 08:30am – 15:30pm and be able to get stuck in with the schooling life, ensuring all pupils are engaged in their learning.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• A Teaching Assistant/Childcare qualification OR at least 6 months experience working with children
• Fluent verbal and written Welsh
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Ability to build valued and trusted relationships with students
• A can-do, positive attitude and approach to their work
• Patience and ability to remain calm under stressful situations

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available around the clock to help you with the easy onboarding process.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *T&Cs apply*
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*
• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.