Welsh Medium Teachin Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Wales; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free CPD and safeguarding training

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Dedicated education consultant

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant for a Welsh-medium primary school in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan. Start ASAP / October 2026, £93 per day, weekly pay.

You will work full-time, supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing within a Welsh-medium classroom. The role involves working with teachers to develop reading, writing, numeracy and language skills, promoting confidence and independence, and ensuring an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Fluent Welsh speaker with strong communication skills.
• Caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach.
• Previous classroom, childcare, or education experience welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually, in small groups, or as part of the whole class in a Welsh-medium classroom.
• Assist with reading, writing, numeracy, and language development.
• Encourage pupils' confidence, independence, and positive behaviour.
• Support teachers with classroom activities, resources, displays and preparation.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment during lessons and activities.

Skills

Welsh language

Communication skills

Team player

Reliability

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 environment
• 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.
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