Jump to main content
Search
shortlist register contact us menu

Welsh Medium - Teaching Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Rhondda Cynon Taff
Date posted : 12/09/24
  1. Full Time
£12.90 - 12.90 per hour

Job description

Teaching Assistant (ALN Support) - Welsh Medium Primary School

Location: Pontypridd
Salary: £12.90 an hour
Contract: Full-time, starting ASAP
Closing Date: 12th of October 2024

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Do you want to support learners with complex Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in a nurturing, Welsh-medium environment? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join the team at a vibrant and inclusive Welsh-medium primary school. You will work closely with children who have complex ALN needs, providing essential support to help them develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-to-one and small group support for children with complex ALN needs, ensuring their learning needs are met.
  • Assist in the development of social skills and emotional well-being through structured activities and positive reinforcement.
  • Work alongside teachers to implement Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and adapt learning materials to suit each child’s needs.
  • Support children with communication, literacy, and numeracy in both Welsh and English, as required.
  • Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment that encourages children to reach their full potential.
  • Monitor and report on pupils' progress to teachers and parents, ensuring open and effective communication.
  • Assist with personal care where needed, always maintaining the dignity and well-being of the child.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Be fluent in Welsh, both spoken and written (essential).
  • Have experience working with children who have complex ALN needs, particularly in a primary school setting.
  • Demonstrate patience, empathy, and a commitment to supporting children's individual needs.
  • Be skilled in behaviour management and fostering positive social interactions.
  • Work well as part of a team, collaborating effectively with teachers, other assistants, and outside agencies.
  • Be passionate about supporting children’s development in a Welsh-medium educational setting.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Experience working in an ALN or special educational needs environment (essential).
  • First aid training and experience with additional learning strategies (desirable).

What We Offer:

  • A supportive, close-knit team dedicated to inclusive education.
  • Opportunities for professional development and ALN-specific training.
  • A welcoming school community with a strong commitment to Welsh language and culture.
  • An innovative app that provides access to everything you need, from bookings, to payslips, to CPD courses to help boost your career!
  • Referral bonus for each successful educator you refer over to us.

To apply, please attach your CV along with your application. For more information about the role or school, please contact 02921 151966.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Teaching Assistant (ALN Support) - Welsh Medium Primary School

Location: Pontypridd
Salary: £12.90 an hour
Contract: Full-time, starting ASAP
Closing Date: 12th of October 2024

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Do you want to support learners with complex Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in a nurturing, Welsh-medium environment? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join the team at a vibrant and inclusive Welsh-medium primary school. You will work closely with children who have complex ALN needs, providing essential support to help them develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-to-one and small group support for children with complex ALN needs, ensuring their learning needs are met.
  • Assist in the development of social skills and emotional well-being through structured activities and positive reinforcement.
  • Work alongside teachers to implement Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and adapt learning materials to suit each child’s needs.
  • Support children with communication, literacy, and numeracy in both Welsh and English, as required.
  • Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment that encourages children to reach their full potential.
  • Monitor and report on pupils' progress to teachers and parents, ensuring open and effective communication.
  • Assist with personal care where needed, always maintaining the dignity and well-being of the child.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Be fluent in Welsh, both spoken and written (essential).
  • Have experience working with children who have complex ALN needs, particularly in a primary school setting.
  • Demonstrate patience, empathy, and a commitment to supporting children's individual needs.
  • Be skilled in behaviour management and fostering positive social interactions.
  • Work well as part of a team, collaborating effectively with teachers, other assistants, and outside agencies.
  • Be passionate about supporting children’s development in a Welsh-medium educational setting.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Experience working in an ALN or special educational needs environment (essential).
  • First aid training and experience with additional learning strategies (desirable).

What We Offer:

  • A supportive, close-knit team dedicated to inclusive education.
  • Opportunities for professional development and ALN-specific training.
  • A welcoming school community with a strong commitment to Welsh language and culture.
  • An innovative app that provides access to everything you need, from bookings, to payslips, to CPD courses to help boost your career!
  • Referral bonus for each successful educator you refer over to us.

To apply, please attach your CV along with your application. For more information about the role or school, please contact 02921 151966.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

List #1

Related posts

Teaching Assistant
Practical Behaviour Management Tips for Teaching Assistants

Teaser

Tips and Advice

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD07YY

Summary

Being a Teaching Assistant (TA) is a rewarding and challenging role that requires a diverse skill set. One of the responsibilities of a TA is supporting the teacher in managing classroom behaviour eff

Teaser

Being a Teaching Assistant (TA) is a rewarding and challenging role that requires a diverse skill set. One of the responsibilities of a TA is supporting the teacher in managing classroom behaviour effectively. As a TA, you play a crucial role in creating a positive and conducive learning environment.

Read more
National Teaching Assistants Day - nominate your classroom champion 

Teaser

Education News

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD06YY

Summary

There are around 295,000 teaching assistants (TAs) working in schools across England and Wales. Today, teaching assistants play a crucial role in supporting students and teachers. In 2022, TAs account

Teaser

Daily, TAs dedicate themselves to supporting teachers and enriching education through collaboration and guidance. To mark the great work that teaching assistants do in schools, National Teaching Assistants Day takes place on September 29th 2023. 

Read more
How to write an eye-catching teaching assistant CV
How To Write an Eye-Catching Teaching Assistant CV

Teaser

Tips and Advice

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD06YY

Summary

A CV is typically your first line of communication with a potential employer. Nothing is more important than a first impression, so the quality of your CV can make the difference between a rejecti

Teaser

If you're a teaching assistant looking for a job, follow these 5 steps for a CV that wows employers and gets you interviews.

Read more
Alex Schulte

by

Alex Schulte

Alex Schulte

by

Alex Schulte

How To Become a Teaching Assistant with No Experience: Your Practical Guide
How To Become a Teaching Assistant with No Experience: Your Practical Guide

Teaser

Educators

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD12YY

Summary

There are few roles in education more important than that of a classroom teaching assistant. During the winter lockdowns of 2020/21, research found that teaching assistants played a heroic role in

Teaser

Our comprehensive lowdown has everything you need to know about becoming a teaching assistant without any previous qualifications or experience

Read more
Alex Schulte

by

Alex Schulte

Alex Schulte

by

Alex Schulte

Teaching Assistants the hidden heroes of lockdown
How were Teaching Assistants the hidden heroes of lockdown?

Teaser

Teaching News

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD08YY

Summary

The School Workforce Census reported that in 2019 there were 256,167 full-time equivalent teaching assistants (TAs) in England – an increase of over 1,000 in a year. Over the years more candidates hav

Teaser

The School Workforce Census reported that in 2019 there were 256,167 full-time equivalent teaching assistants (TAs) in England – an increase of over 1,000 in a year.

Read more
Alex Schulte

by

Alex Schulte

Alex Schulte

by

Alex Schulte

Supply teaching from September
Supply teaching from September: What can we expect?

Teaser

Supply Teaching

Content Type

TP-Posts

Publish date

DD08YY

Summary

Despite several months of uncertainty, the education system is poised to return to a new normal where supply teachers and teaching assistants are being welcomed back to the classroom. The government i

Teaser

Despite several months of uncertainty, the education system is poised to return to a new normal where supply teachers and teaching assistants are being welcomed back to the classroom.

Read more
Alex Schulte

by

Alex Schulte

Alex Schulte

by

Alex Schulte

company logo
Search