Welsh Medium Teaching Assistant - KS1

Description:

Welsh-Speaking KS1 Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Pay: £93 per day (paid weekly)
Location: Cardiff
Hours: Full-time, Part-time & Flexible Supply (Monday–Friday)

Welsh-Speaking KS1 Teaching Assistants – Support Children as They Begin Their School Journey

Are you a fluent Welsh speaker with a passion for helping children learn and thrive? Whether you're taking a gap year, looking to gain valuable classroom experience, or considering a future career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

We are working with a Welsh-medium primary schools in Cardiff that are looking for enthusiastic and committed Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistants to support pupils in Key Stage 1.

We offer full-time, part-time, and flexible supply opportunities to suit your availability. You'll work alongside experienced teachers and school staff, gaining valuable hands-on experience supporting children aged 5–7 during an important stage of their education.

This role is ideal for anyone considering a future career in primary teaching, education, childcare, speech and language therapy, educational psychology, or other child-focused professions.

The Role

As a Welsh-speaking KS1 Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers to support pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing in a Welsh-medium classroom. Your responsibilities may include:

Supporting teaching and learning through the medium of Welsh

Working with pupils individually, in small groups, or as part of the whole class

Supporting early reading, writing, numeracy, and language development

Encouraging pupils' confidence and engagement with the Welsh language

Helping children develop their social, emotional, and communication skills

Supporting pupils who may require additional learning or behavioural support

Assisting teachers with classroom activities, resources, and displays

Encouraging positive behaviour and creating a supportive learning environment

Supporting pupils during break times, lunch, and school activities where required

Building positive relationships with pupils, teachers, and wider school staff

Promoting children's wellbeing, safety, and inclusion at all times

What We're Looking For

Fluent Welsh speaker with strong communication skills

Passion for supporting children's learning and development

Caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach

Confident working with children aged 5–7

Reliable, adaptable, and able to work effectively as part of a team

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Previous classroom, childcare, or education experience is welcomed but not essential

What We Offer

£93 per day with weekly pay

Full-time, part-time, and flexible supply opportunities

Opportunities to work across a range of Welsh-medium primary schools

Free CPD and safeguarding training

Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

Valuable experience within a KS1 classroom

Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions

£50 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Apply Now

If you're a Welsh speaker looking to gain classroom experience and make a real difference to children's education in Welsh-medium primary schools, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your up-to-date CV today to be considered for Welsh-speaking KS1 Teaching Assistant opportunities across Cardiff, with immediate starts available as well as positions beginning in September 2026.

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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