Welsh Speaking Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Unqualified Welsh-Speaking Teaching Assistant – Full-Time | Hengoed
£89.38 per day
Key Stage 3 & 4 (Ages 11–16)

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed through the Welsh language?
A welcoming and supportive primary school in Hengoed is looking for a dedicated Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to learners, while gaining valuable classroom experience.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

When you join us, you’ll gain more than just a placement:
• Competitive daily pay
• Access to free and discounted CPD courses (including safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEND training)
• Personalised support from your own dedicated consultant
• Pathways to long-term or permanent roles

Your Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers and pupils to create an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment. You will:
• Provide classroom support to teachers and pupils
• Communicate effectively in Welsh to support learners’ understanding and engagement
• Work with learners individually or in small groups to reinforce learning
• Support students with additional learning or behavioural needs
• Help maintain positive behaviour in line with school policies
• Encourage, motivate, and inspire pupils to achieve their best

What We’re Looking For:

We’d love to hear from you if you:
• Speak Welsh fluently (essential)
• Bring energy, enthusiasm, and patience to your role
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Are adaptable, supportive, and eager to learn

Essential Requirements:

• EWC Registration (Support category – or willingness to apply)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Two recent references from educational or childcare settings

✨ Inspire learners and promote the Welsh language in Hengoed!
This role offers excellent experience and the chance to thrive in a supportive secondary school environment.

Apply today with your CV to begin your journey as an Unqualified Welsh-Speaking Teaching Assistant in Hengoed.

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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