Welsh Medium Teaching Assistant

Academics; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting Welsh Medium Teaching Assistants for flexible and ad-hoc opportunities within local schools in Pontypridd. If you are a fluent Welsh speaker, this is a great way to gain valuable experience while fitting around other commitments.

You will support pupils across diverse settings, work with teachers to run activities and provide one-to-one or small-group support, helping learners access the curriculum and develop Welsh language skills.

Qualifications

• Fluent Welsh language skills are essential.
• Previous experience in a school environment is desirable.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning.
• Reliable, adaptable and able to work on a flexible ad-hoc basis.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with their learning and development.
• Working alongside teachers to support classroom activities.
• Providing one-to-one or small-group support where required.
• Helping pupils access the curriculum.
• Supporting pupils' Welsh language development.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Assisting with classroom routines and activities.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Creating a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.
• Following safeguarding and behaviour policies.

Skills

Welsh language fluency

Job description

Welsh Medium Teaching Assistant - Pontypridd

Flexible & Ad-hoc opportunities

Are you a fluent Welsh speaker looking for flexible work in education? Academics are currently recruiting Welsh Medium Teaching Assistants for flexible and ad-hoc opportunities within local schools.

This is a great opportunity for individuals who want to work around other commitments, studies or family life, while gaining valuable experience within education.

The Role

As a Welsh Medium Teaching Assistant, you could be supporting pupils across a variety of school settings. Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with their learning and development
• Working alongside teachers to support classroom activities
• Providing one-to-one or small-group support where required
• Helping pupils access the curriculum
• Supporting pupils' Welsh language development
• Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence and independence
• Assisting with classroom routines and activities
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Creating a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment
• Following school safeguarding and behaviour policies

We're Looking For

• Fluent Welsh speaker - essential
• Previous experience working within a school environment is desirable
• Alternatively, strong experience working with children in another capacity
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning
• Reliable and adaptable
• Someone who is happy working on a flexible, ad-hoc basis

Flexible Opportunities

These opportunities are ideal if you're looking for flexibility. You can work around your existing commitments and take on work when you're available.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, have worked with children in another setting, are studying towards a relevant qualification or simply want to gain more experience within education, we'd love to hear from you.

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