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Job Opportunity for Welsh Speakers: Kickstart Your Teaching Career with Teaching Personnel!

Are you a fluent Welsh speaker and aspiring teacher looking to gain valuable classroom experience? Whether you're currently studying for your PGCE or working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), this is your chance to make an impact in Welsh schools while preparing for a rewarding teaching career.

Teaching Personnel is recruiting passionate Welsh-speaking educators to work across a range of primary and secondary schools in Newport, Caerphilly, and Torfaen. If you’re ready to inspire young minds and grow your skills in a flexible, supportive environment – we want to hear from you!

✅ Why Welsh Speakers Should Join Us:

• Essential Classroom Experience – Work in real classrooms, supporting children across age groups.

• Fluent Welsh Essential – Use your Welsh language skills daily in both mainstream and Welsh-medium schools.

• Flexible Schedule – Manage your availability with our easy-to-use online diary.

• Career Progression – Step into a full-time teaching role after gaining QTS.

• Competitive Pay – Earn £89+ per day as a TA/NQT, rising to £166+ per day post-QTS.

• CPD & Training – Access free or discounted professional development courses.

• £50 Referral Bonus – Refer a friend and earn rewards.

• Pathway to Permanent Roles – We support you every step of the way into long-term teaching careers.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Support and assist in delivering engaging lessons.

• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment.

• Work across a range of age groups and subjects.

• Support pupils with varied learning needs, including SEND.

• Help promote the use of the Welsh language in the classroom.

What You’ll Need:

• Fluent Welsh speaker – essential for this role.

• Currently studying for or already hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Child-Only Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.

• EWC registration (Education Workforce Council).

Job Details:

• Job Title: Welsh-Speaking Teaching Assistant / NQT / HLTA

• Location: Newport, Caerphilly, Torfaen

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (Full-Time)

• Start Date: ASAP

Ready to take your first step into a Welsh-medium classroom?
Apply today by responding to this advert or give us a call on 01633 370 633 and ask for Becca Pinnell.

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.
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