Welsh-Speaking Teaching Assistant (Primary ALN Support)

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Wales; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella Dedu

Free CPD courses

Refer a Friend Scheme – £50

Long-term placements & permanent roles

Flexible work to suit availability

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant to support pupils with ALN in primary schools across Rhondda Cynon Taf. The role focuses on helping pupils access learning, develop communication skills and reach their targets in a nurturing environment.

Responsibilities include Welsh-language support, classroom assistance, and collaboration with teachers and ALN staff. Competitive pay and opportunities for long-term placements are offered.

Qualifications

• Fluent Welsh speaker.
• Experience with ALN/SEN in a school setting is desirable.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable in approach.
• Confident supporting pupils with varied communication and learning needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Communicate fluently in Welsh with pupils, staff and parents where required.
• Support pupils with classroom activities, physical tasks and life-skills sessions.
• Promote positive behaviour, social development and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers, ALN staff and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes.
• Assist with sensory activities and tailored interventions for individual learning needs.
• Provide encouragement to help pupils engage confidently in learning.

Skills

Welsh fluency

ALN/SEN experience (desirable)

Patient and adaptable

Job description

Welsh-Speaking Teaching Assistant (Primary ALN Support)

Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT)
Pay: £92.63 per day
Contract: Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available
Working Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Teaching Personnel is seeking a supportive, resilient, and enthusiastic Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant to join high-achieving primary schools across Rhondda Cynon Taf.

This rewarding role involves providing day-to-day support for pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), helping them access learning, develop communication skills, and achieve their individual targets within a nurturing and inclusive educational environment.

The Role

As a Welsh-Speaking Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Communicating fluently in Welsh with pupils, staff, and parents where required.
• Supporting pupils with classroom activities, physical tasks, and life-skills sessions.
• Promoting positive behaviour, social development, and independence.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, ALN staff, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.
• Assisting with sensory activities and interventions tailored to individual learning needs.
• Providing encouragement and support to help pupils engage confidently in their learning.

About You

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are fluent Welsh speakers.
• Have experience working with children or young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) or Special Educational Needs (SEN) (desired but not essential).
• Are patient, resilient, and adaptable in their approach.
• Are confident supporting pupils with a range of communication and learning needs.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people to achieve their potential.

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily rate of £92.63 per day.
• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions.
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support throughout your placement.
• Access to free CPD courses, including Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management, Safeguarding, Team Teach, and many more.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn £50 for every successful referral who works through Teaching Personnel.
• Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent positions.
• Flexible work to suit your availability and career goals.

Important Information

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to the appropriate vetting process, including an enhanced DBS check, professional references, and all relevant compliance checks in line with safeguarding requirements.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted include statutory holiday pay. This vacancy is subject to successful completion of all registration and safeguarding checks.

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.
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