Welsh-Speaking Nursery Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Pay: £93 per day (paid weekly)
Location: Cardiff
Hours: Full-time, Part-time & Flexible Supply (Monday–Friday)

Welsh-Speaking Nursery Teaching Assistants – Help Give Children the Best Start

Are you a fluent Welsh speaker with a passion for supporting young children's development? Whether you're taking a gap year, looking to build experience in education, or starting a career working with children, we'd love to hear from you.

We are working with a number of welcoming Welsh-medium nurseries and early years settings across Cardiff that are looking for enthusiastic Welsh-speaking Nursery Teaching Assistants to join their teams. We offer full-time, part-time, and flexible opportunities to suit your availability.

This role is ideal for anyone considering a future career in early years education, primary teaching, childcare, speech and language therapy, educational psychology, or healthcare. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience supporting children during the most important stage of their learning and development.

The Role

As a Welsh-speaking Nursery Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced practitioners to support children aged 3–4 in a nurturing and stimulating environment. Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting children's learning through play-based activities delivered through the medium of Welsh
• Assisting with early literacy, numeracy, and language development
• Encouraging children's social, emotional, and physical development
• Promoting the Welsh language throughout daily routines and activities
• Supporting children with personal care where required
• Helping to prepare engaging learning environments and resources
• Building positive relationships with children, staff, and parents
• Ensuring children's wellbeing and safety at all times

What We're Looking For

• Fluent Welsh speaker with excellent communication skills
• Caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
• Passion for supporting young children's learning and development
• Reliable and adaptable with a positive attitude
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Previous childcare or nursery experience is welcomed but not essential

What We Offer

• £93 per day with weekly pay
• Full-time, part-time, and flexible working opportunities
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Valuable early years classroom experience
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• £50 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Apply Now

If you're a Welsh speaker looking to begin or develop your career in early years education while making a real difference in Welsh-medium nursery settings, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your up-to-date CV today to be considered for Nursery Teaching Assistant opportunities across Cardiff, with immediate starts available as well as roles beginning in September 2026.

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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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