Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant

Welsh-Speaking Nursery Teaching Assistant Wanted – Pontypridd!
Location: Pontypridd
Hours: 08:30 – 15:30
Pay: £89 – £100 per day (paid weekly)
Start Date: January

Are you a friendly, confident Welsh speaker who enjoys helping little learners flourish? Teaching Personnel is seeking a caring and proactive Nursery Teaching Assistant to join a warm and supportive Welsh-medium nursery setting in the Pontypridd area this January.

This is a brilliant opportunity to work with children aged 3–4 as they begin their early learning journey through the medium of Welsh, helping them play, explore, and grow in a nurturing environment.

Your Role Will Include:

• Supporting the Nursery Teacher in creating a safe, engaging, and fun Welsh-medium learning environment

• Delivering one-to-one and small group support in Welsh

• Assisting with play-based activities that support early development

• Helping with personal care routines when needed

• Encouraging confidence, independence, and social skills

• Supporting children during both indoor and outdoor learning

What We’re Looking For:

• Fluency in Welsh (spoken and written)

• A warm, patient, and enthusiastic attitude

• A proactive, hands-on approach to supporting young children

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Experience working with nursery-aged children (desirable but not essential)

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay

• Free and subsidised early years CPD opportunities

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• £50 refer-a-friend bonus for successful referrals

• Access to roles in Welsh-medium schools that match your goals and experience

How to Apply:

Send over your most up-to-date CV outlining your Welsh-medium and early years experience. Once received, a member of our team will contact you to guide you through the next steps.

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.
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