Welsh-Medium Learning Support Assistant
Job description
Welsh-Medium Learning Support Assistant
Pay: £92.63 - £100 per day
Contract: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Working Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Make a Difference Through the Welsh Language
Teaching Personnel is seeking a caring, resilient, and enthusiastic Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in welcoming primary schools across Merthyr Tydfil.
This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact on young learners by helping them access education, build confidence, develop key life skills, and reach their full potential within an inclusive and supportive environment.
The Role
As a Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant, you will:
✅ Support pupils with ALN both in and outside the classroom
✅ Communicate confidently in Welsh with pupils, staff, and parents
✅ Deliver one-to-one and small-group interventions
✅ Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and social development
✅ Assist with sensory activities and tailored learning programmes
✅ Work closely with teachers, ALN coordinators, and external professionals to support pupil progress
✅ Help create a safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environment
About You
We're looking for someone who:
✔️ Is fluent in Welsh
✔️ Has experience working with children or young people (ALN/SEN experience desirable but not essential)
✔️ Is patient, adaptable, and resilient
✔️ Can build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families
✔️ Has excellent communication skills and a positive attitude
✔️ Is passionate about supporting children to achieve their individual goals
Why Choose Teaching Personnel?
Competitive daily rate starting at £92.63 per day
Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions
Support from a dedicated Education Consultant throughout your placement
Access to FREE CPD training, including Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management, Team Teach, and more
£50 Refer-a-Friend Bonus for every successful referral
Long-term and permanent opportunities available
Flexible work to fit around your schedule and career goals
Apply Today
If you're a fluent Welsh speaker looking to make a positive difference in children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through Teaching Personnel and secure your next role supporting learners across Merthyr Tydfil.
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 enhanced DBS and reference checks.
All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please visit the Teaching Personnel website for further details. All quoted pay rates include statutory holiday pay and are subject to successful completion of 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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