Teaching Assistant – Welsh Speaking

New Directions; Wales; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Education Ltd is seeking a Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Powys in a variety of primary settings. The role focuses on reinforcing the Welsh language in the classroom and assisting teachers with learning activities.

We welcome candidates with transferable skills and a strong passion for education. The position offers flexible supply work and the opportunity to gain experience across multiple schools, contributing to inclusive learning environments while

Qualifications

• 3 months minimum experience working with children or a child-based qualification
• Strong command of the Welsh language and a genuine passion for education
• Excellent communication skills, patience, flexibility and a proactive approach are essential
• Experience in classroom support and assisting with lesson delivery is desirable

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher in delivering lessons and activities in a safe and engaging manner
• Assist in the preparation of lesson plans and learning resources
• Encourage positive behaviour and assist with classroom management
• Support students inside and outside the classroom to enable full participation

Skills

Welsh language fluency

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant

NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant

HLTA - Higher Level Teaching Assistant

CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education

BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies

Job description

We are currently seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated Welsh-Speaking Teaching Assistant to work within a range of schools across Powys. This is an excellent opportunity for a fluent Welsh speaker who is committed to supporting pupils’ learning and development while promoting the use of the Welsh language within the classroom.

Working on a supply basis, you will have the opportunity to support pupils across a variety of primary school settings, assisting with classroom activities, providing learning support and helping to create an engaging, inclusive and positive learning environment. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other members of staff to support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development, using Welsh confidently to encourage communication, participation and language development.

We welcome applications from experienced Teaching Assistants and candidates with relevant transferable skills who have a strong command of the Welsh language and a genuine passion for education. Excellent communication skills, patience, flexibility and a proactive approach are essential for this role. Previous experience working within a school setting is desirable.

Flexible supply opportunities are available to suit your availability, offering the chance to gain valuable experience across a variety of schools throughout Powys and the surrounding areas.

Job Specification

Working within a Welsh medium school is not only rewarding but essential in keeping the Welsh language prominent within our society.

We are looking for reliable and responsible individuals, who are passionate about working with children to help them strive and make their school experience a fun and safe environment by giving them the tools to reach their full potential.

Your responsibilities will be to support the teacher in delivering lessons and activities in a safe and engaging manner, assisting in the preparation of lessons plans and learning resources and encouraging positive behaviour and supporting the teacher with classroom management.

Ideally, we ask for 3 months minimum experience working with children or have a child-based qualification. We do consider candidates who have transferable skills, this means having experience working in social care, coaching, or nursing.

Teaching, Learning or Classroom Assistants are now vital resources for teachers and are heavily relied upon in schools. We specialise in recruiting Teaching Assistants (TA) who are qualified in the following.

• NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
• BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing).

We’ll also consider experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who have previously held a job in a primary school or assisted a pupil in the role in a secondary school but do not hold any of the above qualifications.

As a Welsh Speaking Learning Support Assistant, you’ll be expected to:

• Have a good understanding of the Welsh Language
• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
• Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
• We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Teaching Assistant – Welsh Speaking Mid Wales