Teaching Assistant - Welsh Speaking

Welsh-Speaking Teaching Assistant Needed

Location: Barry
Hours: Full-time, Part-time & Flexible roles available (typically 08:30 – 15:30)
Pay: £89 – £110 per day, based on experience (paid weekly)
Start Date: January

Do you speak Welsh confidently and enjoy supporting children in their learning? We work closely with welcoming and supportive primary schools across Barry and the Vale, who are looking for enthusiastic Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistants to join their teams this January.

We offer full-time, part-time, and flexible opportunities, making this role ideal for anyone seeking work that fits around other commitments. You’ll support pupils in developing their skills through the Welsh language while gaining valuable classroom experience. No formal qualifications are required — just a positive attitude, reliability, and a genuine passion for helping children succeed.

Your Responsibilities:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and interactive lessons

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support through the Welsh language

• Assist with preparing activities, learning materials, and classroom resources

• Encourage pupils to build confidence and develop key skills

• Help supervise pupils during lessons, activities, and break times

What We’re Looking For:

• Confident Welsh speaker (spoken and written)

• Friendly, patient, and enthusiastic approach

• Proactive and willing to get involved

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Experience working with children (desirable but not essential)

What You’ll Receive:

• Competitive weekly pay

• Full-time, part-time, and flexible working options

• Access to free or subsidised training opportunities

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• £50 refer-a-friend bonus

• Placements matched to your strengths, goals, and availability

How to Apply:
Send your up-to-date CV highlighting any relevant experience. Once received, a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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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