Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Pay: £93 per day (paid weekly)
Location: Barry
Hours: Part-time (3 days per week, Monday–Friday)

Are you a fluent Welsh speaker with a passion for supporting children in their learning? Do you enjoy helping pupils thrive academically, socially, and emotionally through the medium of Welsh?

We are currently seeking a 1:1 Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Welsh-medium primary school in Barry. This part-time role (3 days per week) offers a fantastic opportunity to provide dedicated, individual support to a pupil, helping them access the curriculum and reach their full potential within a nurturing, language-rich environment.

This position is ideal for experienced Teaching Assistants, childcare practitioners, graduates, or individuals looking to begin or develop a career in education—particularly within Welsh-medium settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support to a pupil within a Welsh-medium classroom
• Supporting learning activities through the medium of Welsh
• Assisting the class teacher in adapting and delivering learning tasks
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and positive behaviour
• Supporting the pupil’s social, emotional, and communication development
• Promoting and modelling the Welsh language throughout the school day
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

What Schools Are Looking For

• Fluent spoken (and ideally written) Welsh
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to build a consistent, trusting 1:1 relationship with a pupil
• A genuine passion for working with children in a Welsh-medium setting
• Previous experience in education or childcare (desirable but not essential)

What You’ll Get

• £93 per day, paid weekly
• Part-time working pattern (3 days per week)
• Experience in a supportive Welsh-medium primary school
• Free training, including safeguarding and classroom support
• Ongoing guidance from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles
• £50 refer-a-friend bonus

How to Apply

If you’re interested in a Welsh-speaking 1:1 Teaching Assistant role in a Welsh-medium school in Barry starting ASAP or from September 2026, please send your up-to-date CV 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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