Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant

Welsh-Speaking Teaching Assistant Opportunity in Pontypool Area

Are you a Welsh speaker living in or around Pontypool? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Teaching Personnel is looking for a confident, motivated individual to join local schools as a Teaching Assistant. No prior experience? No problem! You’ll receive all the training you need while on the job. If you're passionate about education and eager to make a difference, this role could be perfect for you. You’ll be supporting both students and teaching staff, helping create a positive and supportive learning environment.

Location: Pontypool & surrounding areas
Role: Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Sector: Secondary Education
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: £12.90 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow the school’s safeguarding policies to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Create and maintain a positive, encouraging atmosphere that supports student development.
• Be flexible and responsive to the varying needs of students.
• Assist teachers and staff with daily classroom tasks and educational activities.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with students and their families, offering emotional and social support where needed.

Training and Development:

As part of the role, you’ll be enrolled in a Level 2 Child Safeguarding course through Teaching Personnel before starting. Plus, you'll have access to numerous ongoing professional development opportunities, often at no cost or at a discounted rate.

Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS check (we’ll help you with the process)
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• Two professional references from the past 24 months
• Level 2 Safeguarding (provided by us)

Does this sound like the ideal role for you? Apply online today or give us a call at 01633 370 633. We look forward to hearing from you!

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.
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