Welsh Medium Teaching Assistant - KS1

Teaching Personnel; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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CPD and safeguarding training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a fluent Welsh-speaking KS1 Teaching Assistant to support children aged 5-7 in Welsh-medium primary schools in Cardiff. Start ASAP with options for full-time, part-time, or flexible supply.

You will help with reading, writing, numeracy and classroom activities while fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment. The role offers weekly pay at £93 per day and opportunities for long-term positions.

Qualifications

• Fluent Welsh speaker and strong communication skills are required.
• Passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach.
• Confident with children aged 5-7.
• Reliable, adaptable, and a good team player.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Experience in classroom, childcare, or education is welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning and wellbeing in a Welsh-medium classroom.
• Work with pupils individually, in small groups, or with the whole class.
• Support early reading, writing, numeracy, and language development.
• Encourage confidence and engagement with the Welsh language.
• Help pupils develop social, emotional, and communication skills.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities, resources and displays.
• Promote positive behaviour and a supportive learning environment.
• Support pupils during break times, lunch, and school activities as needed.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, teachers and staff.

Skills

Fluent Welsh speaker

Strong communication skills

Job description

Welsh-Speaking KS1 Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Pay: £93 per day (paid weekly)
Location: Cardiff
Hours: Full-time, Part-time & Flexible Supply (Monday–Friday)

Welsh-Speaking KS1 Teaching Assistants – Support Children as They Begin Their School Journey

Are you a fluent Welsh speaker with a passion for helping children learn 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 schools in Cardiff that are looking for enthusiastic and committed Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistants to support pupils in Key Stage 1.

We offer full-time, part-time, and flexible supply opportunities to suit your availability. You'll work alongside experienced teachers and school staff, gaining valuable hands-on experience supporting children aged 5-7 during an important stage of their education.

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 KS1 Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers to support pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing in 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 early reading, writing, numeracy, and language development

• Encouraging pupils' confidence and engagement with the Welsh language

• Helping children develop their social, emotional, and communication skills

• Supporting pupils who may require additional learning or behavioural support

• Assisting teachers with classroom activities, resources, and displays

• Encouraging positive behaviour and creating a supportive learning environment

• Supporting pupils during break times, lunch, and 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 aged 5-7

• Reliable, adaptable, and able to work effectively as part of a team

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

• 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

• Opportunities to work across a range of Welsh-medium primary schools

• Free CPD and safeguarding training

• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

• Valuable experience within a KS1 classroom

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions

• £50 Refer-a-Friend bonus