Welsh Medium Teachin Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Barry; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD training

Safeguarding training

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant for a Welsh-medium primary school in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan. The role focuses on supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing in a Welsh-medium classroom.

You will work with experienced teachers, helping pupils develop confidence, language skills, and academic abilities while contributing to an inclusive, supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Fluent Welsh speaker with strong communication skills.
• Passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning through the medium of Welsh.
• Work with pupils individually, in small groups, or with the whole class.
• Support reading, writing, numeracy, and language development.
• Encourage confidence and independence in the classroom.

Skills

Welsh Fluency

Communication Skills

Patience

Teamwork

Reliability

Adaptability

Willingness to learn

Job description

Welsh-Speaking Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP / October 2026

Pay: £93 per day (paid weekly)

Location: Barry, Vale of Glamorgan

Hours: Full-time

Are you a fluent Welsh speaker with a passion for helping children learn, develop, and thrive? Whether you're taking a gap year, looking to gain valuable classroom experience, or considering a future career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

We are working with a Welsh-medium primary school in Barry that is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant to join their team.

You'll work alongside experienced teachers and school staff, gaining valuable hands-on experience supporting children as they develop their confidence, independence, communication, and academic skills.

This role is ideal for anyone considering a future career in primary teaching, education, childcare, speech and language therapy, educational psychology, or other child-focused professions.

The Role

As a Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers to support pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing within a Welsh-medium classroom. Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting teaching and learning through the medium of Welsh
• Working with pupils individually, in small groups, or as part of the whole class
• Supporting pupils with reading, writing, numeracy, and language development
• Encouraging pupils' confidence and independence within the classroom
• Promoting engagement with the Welsh language and Welsh-medium education
• Supporting pupils with their social, emotional, communication, and organisational skills
• Providing additional support to pupils who may have additional learning or behavioural needs
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities, resources, displays, and preparation
• Encouraging positive behaviour and maintaining a supportive and inclusive learning environmentHowever, we have overlooked
• Supporting pupils during break times, lunch, school trips, and wider school activities where required
• Building positive relationships with pupils, teachers, and wider school staff
• Promoting children's wellbeing, safety, and inclusion at all times

What We're Looking For

• Fluent Welsh speaker with strong communication skills
• Passion for supporting children's learning and development
• Caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
• Confident working with children in a primary school setting
• Reliable, adaptable, and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to encourage children's confidence and independence
• Previous classroom, childcare, or education experience is welcomed but not essential

What We Offer

• £93 per day with weekly pay
• Full-time, part-time, and flexible supply opportunities
• Opportunity to work within a Welsh-medium primary school in Barry
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Valuable experience working within a Welsh-medium classroom
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• £50 Refer-a-Friend bonus

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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