Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant

Welsh-speaking KS1 Teaching Assistant

Start Date:

September 2026 / New Academic Year

Pay: £93 per day (paid weekly)

Location:

Barry

Hours:

Full-time (Monday-Friday)

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Welsh-speaking KS1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Barry from September 2026.

This role will support young learners in Key Stage 1, supporting their academic, social, and emotional development through the medium of Welsh.

• Supporting the class teacher with daily classroom activities
• Providing one-to-one and small group support for KS1 pupils
• Assisting with literacy, numeracy, and phonics sessions
• Promoting Welsh language development through everyday interaction
• Supporting pupils' social, emotional, and communication skills
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment

• Fluent spoken and written Welsh
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for working with young children
• Previous experience in a school or childcare setting (desirable but not essential)

• Competitive daily pay (£93 per day)
• Weekly pay
• Access to free or subsidised training, including safeguarding and classroom support
• Ongoing guidance from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• £50 refer-a-friend bonus

If you are interested in this Welsh-speaking KS1 Teaching Assistant role in Barry starting September 2026, please submit your up-to-date CV today.

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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