Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Treherbert; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD-certified training

Dedicated local consultant

Flexible, long-term placements

Varied school environments

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Welsh Language Learning Support Assistant to work across Rhondda Cynon Taf schools. You will deliver support in Welsh-medium and bilingual settings, assist teachers, and help pupils achieve their learning goals.

The role requires a driver with access to a vehicle for travel between sites. A passion for Welsh language education and safeguarding responsibilities is essential. Competitive daily rate included in PAYE.

Qualifications

• Fluent Welsh and English required.
• Experience with children or young people.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom support in Welsh-medium and bilingual settings.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups.
• Support children with ALN and promote inclusive learning.
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation.
• Support positive behaviour and foster pupil engagement.
• Build strong relationships with staff, pupils and families.
• Adapt to varying school environments and travel between sites.

Skills

Welsh speaker

Child experience

Communication

Teamwork

Driving licence

Bilingual (Welsh/English)

Job description

Welsh Language Learning Support Assistant

Treorchy & Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT)

Full-Time Position | £93 Per Day | Driver Essential

Are you a confident Welsh speaker looking for a rewarding role in education?

Do you enjoy helping children develop confidence, achieve their goals, and thrive within the classroom?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for a Welsh-speaking Learning Support Assistant to work across a network of partner schools throughout Rhondda Cynon Taf. This exciting opportunity is ideal for individuals who enjoy variety, can adapt to different school environments, and are passionate about supporting pupils in their educational journey.

As this is a multi-site role, applicants must have access to their own transport and be happy travelling between schools when required.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Welsh Language Learning Support Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting pupils both academically and pastorally.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Delivering classroom support in Welsh-medium and bilingual settings
• Working with individual pupils and small intervention groups
• Supporting children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
• Encouraging pupil participation, confidence, and engagement
• Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation
• Supporting positive behaviour and creating an inclusive learning environment
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Building strong relationships with staff, pupils, and families

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

We're committed to helping education professionals succeed.

You’ll benefit from:

• Competitive daily rate of £93
• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions
• Access to free CPD-certified training courses
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Personal support from a dedicated local consultant
• Flexible and long-term placements available
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of educational settings

Who We're Looking For

• Speak fluent Welsh and English
• Have experience working with children or young people
• Are enthusiastic, reliable, and proactive
• Can quickly adapt to different school environments
• Are confident supporting learners with diverse needs
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Hold a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Experience in education, childcare, youth work, coaching, mentoring, care work, or community support roles is highly desirable.

Essential Requirements

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service
• Two recent professional references

If you don't currently have these in place, our team can support you throughout the process.

A Role Where Your Welsh Language Skills Matter:

Schools across RCT are actively seeking Welsh-speaking support staff to help deliver engaging learning experiences and promote the Welsh language within education.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact while developing your own career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website