Welsh Speakers Wanted in Pontypridd!
Job description
Welsh Speakers Wanted in Pontypridd! Join Our Team Supporting Local Schools Across RCT
Are you a confident Welsh speaker looking to make a real difference in classrooms across Pontypridd and the wider RCT area?
Whether you’re an experienced educator, newly qualified, or looking to step into education for the first time — Teaching Personnel wants to hear from you!
We are growing our team of Welsh‑speaking staff to support a variety of Welsh‑medium and bilingual Primary, Secondary and SEN schools local to the Pontypridd community.
We’re Recruiting For:
✅ Welsh‑speaking Teaching Assistants (qualified & unqualified)
✅ Welsh‑medium Primary & Secondary Teachers
✅ Cover Supervisors
✅ SEN / ALN Support Staff
Where You’ll Be Working
- Pontypridd
- Rhondda Cynon Taff (surrounding areas)
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Caerphilly
Start Date: ASAP
⏰ Flexible, part‑time and full‑time roles available
Competitive pay depending on role and experience
About Our Partner Schools
Our schools are welcoming, inclusive and passionate about Welsh‑medium education. You’ll be joining supportive teams that value culture, language and pupil wellbeing — and pride themselves on nurturing confident, curious learners.
What You’ll Be Doing
Depending on your role, you may:
- Support pupils’ learning through Welsh
- Assist with classroom activities and lesson preparation
- Lead whole‑class sessions as a Cover Supervisor or Teacher
- Work 1:1 with pupils with Additional Learning Needs
- Help create a fun, engaging and Welsh‑rich environment
- Collaborate with teachers, ALNCo’s and support teams
Who We’re Looking For
✅ Fluent Welsh speakers (spoken & written)
✅ Passionate about working with children
✅ Reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic
✅ Able to build positive relationships with staff and pupils
✅ Teachers (QTS), TAs, or those ready for their first role in education
No classroom experience?
Don’t worry — we offer full training and ongoing support.
✅ Essential Requirements (Support Provided)
- EWC registration
- Enhanced DBS (Update Service preferred)
- Two recent references
- Right to work in the UK
- Driving licence is beneficial but not essential
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
✨ Competitive daily rates
✨ Flexible hours that fit around you
✨ Access to free & discounted CPD training
✨ Opportunities across Primary, Secondary & SEN
✨ Dedicated consultant based in Pontypridd
Ready to make a difference in Pontypridd’s Welsh‑medium schools?
Send your CV to: izzy.richards@teachingpersonnel.com
We’d love to welcome you to our team!
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.
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