Welsh Medium Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Pay: £93 per day (paid weekly)
Location: Cardiff
Hours: Full-time

Are you a fluent Welsh speaker with a passion for helping young children learn, grow, 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 school in Cardiff that is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Year 1.

You'll work alongside experienced teachers and school staff, gaining valuable hands-on experience supporting children aged 5-6 as they develop their confidence, independence, communication, and early academic skills.

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.

As a Welsh-speaking Year 1 Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers to support pupils' learning, development, and wellbeing within 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 children with early reading, writing, phonics, numeracy, and language development
• Helping pupils develop their confidence and independence within the classroom
• Encouraging children's engagement with the Welsh language and Welsh-medium learning
• Supporting pupils as they settle into school routines and develop their independence
• Helping children develop their social, emotional, communication, and organisational skills
• Supporting pupils who may require additional learning, communication, or behavioural support
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities, resources, displays, and preparation
• Encouraging positive behaviour and creating a nurturing, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
• Supporting pupils during break times, lunch, school trips, and wider school activities where required
• Building positive relationships with pupils, teachers, and wider school staff
• Promoting children's wellbeing, safety, confidence, and inclusion at all times

• Fluent Welsh speaker with strong communication skills
• Passion for supporting young children's learning and development
• Caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach
• Confident working with children aged 5-6
• Reliable, adaptable, and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to encourage children's confidence, independence, and curiosity
• Previous classroom, childcare, or education experience is welcomed but not essential

• £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 in Cardiff
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Valuable experience within a Year 1 classroom
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• £50 Refer-a-Friend bonus