Welsh Teaching Assistant – Reception Class | Full-Time | Long-Term | SA2, Swansea | £14.25 per Hour

Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant
Location: SA2, Swansea
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Pay: £14.25 per hour
Start Date: 1st September

Are you a Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding full-time role in a supportive primary school? Do you have experience working with Early Years or Reception-aged children and a passion for helping young learners flourish?

We are recruiting for a Welsh Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and highly regarded Welsh-medium primary school in the SA2 area of Swansea. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity starting on 1st September, supporting a vibrant Reception class throughout the academic year.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a school community that places children at the heart of everything it does, promoting wellbeing, inclusion, respect and a love of learning. You'll work alongside an experienced class teacher to provide engaging support that helps every child develop confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards learning.

The Role

As a Welsh Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the Reception class teacher with engaging Welsh-medium lessons.

• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions.

• Encourage language, literacy, numeracy and communication development.

• Support children's social, emotional and behavioural development.

• Assist with play-based learning activities both indoors and outdoors.

• Prepare classroom resources and maintain a stimulating learning environment.

• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

• Help ensure every child feels valued, supported and able to achieve their full potential.

The Ideal Welsh Teaching Assistant Will Have

• Fluent Welsh language skills (essential).

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or within an Early Years or Primary School setting.

• A caring, enthusiastic and proactive approach.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• The ability to support children's learning through creative and engaging activities.

• A genuine passion for Welsh-medium education.

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

• Eligibility to work in the UK.

What We Offer

• £14.25 per hour.

• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday.

• Long-term role with the potential for extension.

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a highly supportive Welsh-medium primary school.

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

• Weekly pay.

• Access to ongoing professional development opportunities.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Welsh Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Classroom Assistant or Early Years practitioner who wants to make a genuine difference in children's lives. If you're passionate about supporting young learners in a Welsh-medium environment and are looking for a stable, long-term role in Swansea, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure your interview for this exciting Welsh Teaching Assistant opportunity starting 1st September.

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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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