Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant Blackwood

senploy; Blackwood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Blackwood seeks a Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4. The role involves promoting the Welsh language, assisting teaching staff, and providing additional help to pupils with learning needs. The ideal candidate is a fluent Welsh speaker with experience in educational settings and strong communication skills. This position requires a proactive and patient approach to foster a nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting.
• Ability to follow instructions and use initiative when needed.
• Willingness to apply for an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 in groups and 1:1.
• Promote the use of the Welsh language throughout the school day.
• Assist with lesson delivery and preparation of resources.

Skills

Fluent Welsh speaker

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Patience

Proactive approach

Education

CACHE Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, both in groups and on a 1:1 basis.
• Promote and encourage the use of the Welsh language throughout the school day.
• Assist teaching staff with lesson delivery, preparation of resources, and classroom activities.
• Provide additional help to pupils with ALN (Additional Learning Needs) where required.
• Help maintain a safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environment.
• Support behaviour management strategies in line with school policies.
• Contribute to the wider school community and participate in relevant training sessions.

Essential Requirements

• Fluent Welsh speaker (written and verbal).
• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive, patient, and proactive approach to supporting pupils.
• Ability to follow instructions and use initiative when needed.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one).

Desirable

• Experience in a secondary school environment.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE, Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification).
• Understanding of ALN provisions and strategies.