Welsh Medium Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Academics Ltd seeks fluent Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistants to support pupils in Welsh-medium primary schools across Newport and Ebbw Vale. This flexibly-paced supply work suits those who enjoy variety and short- or longer-term placements.

You will assist teachers with activities, support individual and small-group learning, and help foster confidence and communication in Welsh. An inclusive, welcoming Welsh-language classroom is central to this role.

Qualifications

• Fluent Welsh speakers required for school day communication.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant in a school is essential.
• Experience supporting primary-aged children.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support within Welsh-medium primary schools.
• Assist teachers with lesson activities and student engagement.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Support pupil confidence, communication and social development.
• Help create a welcoming Welsh-language learning environment.

Skills

Welsh language fluency

Teaching Assistant experience

Primary-age children experience

Education

Enhanced DBS certificate

EWC registration

Job description

Welsh Medium Teaching Assistant - Newport & Ebbw Vale

Fluent Welsh Speakers Wanted | Primary School Supply Opportunities

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who is confident communicating in Welsh? Academics is looking to hear from fluent Welsh speakers interested in supporting pupils across Welsh-medium primary schools in Newport and Ebbw Vale.

We work with local schools that regularly require additional classroom support, creating opportunities for Teaching Assistants who enjoy working with children and want the flexibility of supply work. Whether you can offer a few days a week or are looking for more consistent work, we'd love to hear from you!

Role as a Welsh Medium Teaching Assistant

• Providing classroom support within Welsh-medium primary schools.
• Assisting teachers with lesson activities and helping pupils stay engaged.
• Working with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Supporting pupils' confidence, communication and social development.
• Helping create a welcoming and inclusive Welsh-language learning environment.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff across different schools.

Who We're Looking For

• Fluent Welsh speakers who are confident using Welsh throughout the school day.
• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a school is essential.
• Experience supporting primary-aged children.
• Someone enthusiastic, dependable and comfortable adapting to different classrooms.
• A supportive and encouraging approach to children's learning.

What Academics Can Offer

• Day-to-day and ad-hoc supply opportunities.
• Short-term and longer-term placements where available.
• Flexibility to choose the days you are available to work.
• Opportunities to gain experience across different Welsh-medium schools.
• Weekly pay and a dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements.

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy