Welsh Speaking TA - Pontypridd

Academics; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive school environment

Training opportunities

Meaningful impact on education

Competitive pay

Job summary

A Welsh-speaking 1:1 Teaching Assistant is sought for a friendly school in Pontypridd to support a pupil with ALN. The role requires delivering learning and wellbeing support through the Welsh medium and close collaboration with staff.

The ideal candidate will communicate confidently in Welsh, have experience with children in 1:1 or ALN roles, and be patient, nurturing and a strong team player. Training and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Welsh language ability is essential.
• Experience working with children in 1:1 or ALN support roles is preferred.
• Demonstrates patient, nurturing and flexible approach.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Understanding of ALN needs (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or speech and language) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with ALN.
• Support learning, communication and emotional wellbeing through Welsh.
• Collaborate with class teacher, ALNCo and support staff.
• Follow and contribute to individual support plans.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour.

Skills

Welsh communication

Child engagement

Patience

Teamwork

ALN awareness

Job description

Welsh-Speaking 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Location: Pontypridd
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: September 2026

We are looking to appoint a dedicated and caring Welsh-speaking 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in a friendly and inclusive school in Pontypridd.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with additional learning needs (ALN)

• Support learning, communication, and emotional wellbeing through the medium of Welsh

• Work closely with the class teacher, ALNCo, and support staff

• Follow and contribute to individual support plans

• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• The ability to communicate confidently in Welsh (essential)

• Experience working with children, ideally in a 1:1 or ALN support role

• A patient, nurturing, and flexible approach

• Good teamwork and communication skills

• An understanding of ALN such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or speech and language needs (desirable but not essential)

We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming school environment

• Opportunities for training and professional development

• The chance to make a meaningful difference to a child's education

• Competitive pay in line with experience

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