Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Dedicated education recruitmentconsult

Job summary

Academics is currently recruiting Welsh speaking Teaching Assistants to support Welsh-medium schools across Ebbw Vale and the wider Blaenau Gwent area. The role offers long-term placements or day-to-day supply work with a focus on Welsh-medium education.

The successful candidate will support pupils, assist teachers with lessons, and help foster a positive, inclusive learning environment through Welsh communication. DBS and EWC registration are typical requirements.

Qualifications

• Fluent Welsh is essential.
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a school or with children.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils within Welsh-medium primary school classrooms.
• Assisting teachers with lessons, activities and day-to-day learning.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required.
• Communicating confidently with pupils and staff through Welsh.

Skills

Welsh fluency

Experience with children

Teaching Assistant experience

Job description

Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant - Ebbw Vale

Fluent Welsh Speakers Wanted | Flexible Primary School Opportunities

Are you a fluent Welsh speaker with experience working with children? Academics is currently recruiting Welsh speaking Teaching Assistant to support Welsh-medium schools across Ebbw Vale and the wider Blaenau Gwent area.

We have a variety of opportunities available for enthusiastic and reliable individuals, whether you are looking for a consistent long-term placement or prefer the flexibility of day-to-day supply work. If you have previous school-based experience or extensive experience working with children in another setting, we'd love to hear from you!

The Role

• Supporting pupils within Welsh-medium primary school classrooms.
• Assisting teachers with lessons, activities and day-to-day learning.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required.
• Communicating confidently with pupils and staff through the medium of Welsh.
• Encouraging pupils' confidence, independence and engagement with learning.
• Supporting children's social, emotional and academic development.
• Helping create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Opportunities Available

• Long-term placements: Opportunities for up to five days per week within the same school.
• Day-to-day supply: Flexible cover to fit around your availability.
• Short-term roles: Opportunities to provide consistent support over a shorter period.
• A range of schools and year groups across Ebbw Vale and Blaenau Gwent.

We're Looking For

• Fluency in Welsh is essential.
• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a school or experience working with children in another setting.
• Confidence supporting primary-aged pupils.
• A patient, enthusiastic and adaptable approach.
• Someone passionate about supporting children's education through the medium of Welsh.

Why Work with Academics?

• A variety of Welsh-medium school opportunities across Blaenau Gwent.
• Flexible working patterns to suit your commitments.
• Options for both regular long-term work and occasional supply.
• Weekly pay.
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.

Requirements

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

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