Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant - Unqualified

Welsh-Speaking Teaching Assistant (Unqualified) Required
Location: Cardiff
Hours: Full-time, Part-time & Flexible Opportunities Available (08:30 – 15:30)
Pay: £92.63 – £100 per day (dependent on experience, paid weekly)
Start Date: April

Are you a confident Welsh speaker ready to start or grow your career in education?

We are currently working with a range of welcoming Welsh-medium primary schools across Cardiff who are looking for enthusiastic, unqualified Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistants. Opportunities are available on a full-time, part-time, and flexible basis, allowing you to find work that fits around your schedule.

This role is ideal for individuals passionate about supporting children’s learning and development in a Welsh-speaking environment. You will play a key role in helping to create a positive, engaging, and supportive classroom experience for pupils.

Your Responsibilities

• Supporting the class teacher in delivering lessons through the Welsh language
• Providing one-to-one and small group support to pupils
• Assisting with literacy and numeracy development
• Preparing classroom materials and resources
• Encouraging positive behaviour and active participation
• Supporting pupils’ confidence, wellbeing, and independence
• Assisting with general classroom organisation and supervision

What We’re Looking For

• Confident Welsh speaker (spoken essential, written desirable)
• A genuine passion for working with children
• Friendly, patient, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and follow guidance from teaching staff
• Previous experience working with children (desirable but not essential)
• Availability for full-time, part-time, or flexible work

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive weekly pay
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your lifestyle
• Access to both long-term placements and day-to-day roles
• Free or subsidised training opportunities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• £50 refer-a-friend bonus
• Valuable classroom experience to support future career progression

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant role in Cardiff, please submit your up-to-date CV outlining your experience and Welsh language skills. A member of our team will be in touch to discuss your availability and 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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