Welsh Medium Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Pay: £93 per day (paid weekly)
Location: Cardiff
Hours: Full-time

Are you a fluent Welsh speaker with a passion for helping young children learn, grow, and thrive? Whether you're taking a gap year, looking to gain valuable classroom experience, or considering a future career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

We are working with a Welsh-medium primary school in Cardiff that is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Year 1.

You'll work alongside experienced teachers and school staff, gaining valuable hands-on experience supporting children aged 5–6 as they develop their confidence, independence, communication, and early academic skills.

This role is ideal for anyone considering a future career in primary teaching, education, childcare, speech and language therapy, educational psychology, or other child-focused professions.

The Role

As a Welsh-speaking Year 1 Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers to support pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing within a Welsh-medium classroom. Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting teaching and learning through the medium of Welsh
• Working with pupils individually, in small groups, or as part of the whole class
• Supporting children with early reading, writing, phonics, numeracy, and language development
• Helping pupils develop their confidence and independence within the classroom
• Encouraging children's engagement with the Welsh language and Welsh-medium learning
• Supporting pupils as they settle into school routines and develop their independence
• Helping children develop their social, emotional, communication, and organisational skills
• Supporting pupils who may require additional learning, communication, or behavioural support
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities, resources, displays, and preparation
• Encouraging positive behaviour and creating a nurturing, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
• Supporting pupils during break times, lunch, school trips, and wider school activities where required
• Building positive relationships with pupils, teachers, and wider school staff
• Promoting children's wellbeing, safety, confidence, and inclusion at all times

What We're Looking For

• Fluent Welsh speaker with strong communication skills
• Passion for supporting young children's learning and development
• Caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
• Confident working with children aged 5–6
• Reliable, adaptable, and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to encourage children's confidence, independence, and curiosity
• Previous classroom, childcare, or education experience is welcomed but not essential

What We Offer

• £93 per day with weekly pay
• Full-time, part-time, and flexible supply opportunities
• Opportunities to work across a range of Welsh-medium primary schools in Cardiff
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Valuable experience within a Year 1 classroom
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• £50 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Apply Now

If you're a Welsh speaker looking to gain valuable experience working with younger pupils and make a real difference to children's education, we'd love to hear from you.

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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