Welsh Speaking ALN Teaching Assistant

Welsh-Speaking ALN Teaching Assistant – Full-Time – Barry

Location: Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
Position: Teaching Assistant (1:1 ALN Support)
Start Date: September 2025
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Salary: £89.38 per day

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting a fluent Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant on behalf of a friendly and inclusive primary school in Barry. This full-time position is to support a young pupil with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) on a 1:1 basis, starting in September and continuing for the full academic year.

The Role:

You will work closely with a KS2 pupil who requires consistent, calm, and structured support throughout the school day. The child has a diagnosis of ASD and benefits from a familiar routine, positive reinforcement, and clear communication. The ability to communicate fluently in Welsh is essential, as this is a Welsh-medium school and the child learns and interacts primarily through the Welsh language.

Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored 1:1 support in line with the pupil’s Individual Development Plan (IDP)
• Assist with classroom tasks and encourage engagement in learning activities
• Support emotional regulation and promote social interaction
• Liaise with the class teacher, ALNCo, and outside agencies to ensure consistent support
• Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate:

• Fluent in Welsh (spoken and written) – essential
• Previous experience supporting children, particularly with ALN or behavioural needs
• Patient, empathetic, and reliable
• Confident in behaviour management and building relationships
• DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through Teaching Personnel
• Fully available Monday to Friday and committed for the full academic year

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Competitive weekly pay via PAYE
• Access to CPD courses including ALN, behaviour, and safeguarding training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent placements
• £50 referral bonus for recommending a friend or colleague

If you’re a Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please click “Apply Now” or get in touch with Teaching Personnel’s South Wales Primary branch today.

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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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