Teaching Assistant Welsh Medium

Supply Hive Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time hours

CPD opportunities

Safeguarding training

Job summary

Supply Hive Wales is recruiting a Reception Class Teaching Assistant in Cardiff for the Foundation Phase. You will work with a busy class of 4- to 5-year-olds, supporting learning indoors and outdoors and delivering phonics and early literacy interventions.

Holders of Level 2/3 TA credentials (or working towards one) who are registered with the EWC or willing to register are invited to apply. DBS with Update Service is preferred, enhanced checks welcomed.

Qualifications

• Experience with Foundation Phase or Early Years settings.
• Level 2 or Level 3 TA/Childcare qualification, or working towards one.
• Registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) or willing to register.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support children in small groups and 1:1, indoors and outdoors.
• Help deliver phonics, early numeracy and literacy interventions.
• Support pupils with ALN, including personal care where required.
• Prepare resources and maintain an organized learning environment.
• Encourage independence, positive behaviour and wellbeing; supervise breaks.

Skills

Foundation Phase

Phonics support

1:1 support

Patience

Education

Level 2 TA/Childcare

Level 3 TA/Childcare

Working towards TA qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Reception Class
Cardiff | Term Time Only | £18,135 – £20,000 per annum
8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday | September start

A warm and inclusive Welsh Medium primary school in Cardiff is looking for a Reception Class Teaching Assistant to join their Foundation Phase team. The school has a strong sense of community, a supportive senior leadership team, and a genuine commitment to play-based learning in line with the Curriculum for Wales.

The role

You'll work alongside the Reception class teacher to support a busy, happy classroom of 4 and 5 year olds. Day to day, that means:

• Supporting children in small groups and 1:1, both indoors and in the outdoor learning area
• Helping deliver phonics, early numeracy and literacy interventions
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs (ALN), including personal care where required
• Preparing resources and helping maintain a stimulating, well-organised learning environment
• Encouraging independence, positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Supervising at break and lunchtime as part of the wider school team

We're looking for someone who

• Has experience working with Foundation Phase / Early Years children (school, nursery or childcare setting)
• Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant / Childcare qualification (or is working towards one)
• Is registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), or willing to register
• Has an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or is happy to apply for one
• Is patient, proactive and genuinely enjoys working with young children
• Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential

What's on offer

• £18,135 – £20,000 per annum, term time only
• Consistent full-time hours in a single school — no daily supply juggling
• Supportive mentoring from an experienced Foundation Phase team
• Access to school-based CPD and safeguarding training
• Long-term role with potential to become permanent for the right candidate