Welsh Medium Teaching Assistant

Job in Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil County, CF47 0LJ, Wales, UK

Listing for: Academics

Contract position
Listed on 2026-11-06

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Elementary School

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 92.59 GBP Hourly GBP 92.59 HOUR

Welsh Medium Teaching Assistant - Merthyr Tydfil Are you a fluent Welsh speaker with experience supporting children and looking for your next opportunity in education? Academics is currently recruiting Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistants to work within a Welsh-medium primary school in Merthyr Tydfil. Whether you have previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or have gained extensive experience working with children in another setting, we'd love to hear from you!

The Role Supporting pupils within a Welsh-medium primary school. Assisting the class teacher with daily lessons and classroom activities. Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required. Communicating with pupils and staff confidently in Welsh. Encouraging pupils' confidence, independence and engagement with learning. Supporting children's social, emotional and academic development. Helping maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment. We're Looking For Fluency in Welsh is essential.

Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or extensive experience working with children in another setting. Confidence supporting primary-aged pupils. A patient, enthusiastic and adaptable approach. Someone passionate about Welsh-medium education and helping children reach their potential. Pay & Requirements £92.59 per day , with potential increases depending on the school's agreed rate, your experience and qualifications. Enhanced DBS certificate required.

Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) required. Why Work with Academics? Opportunities to gain experience within Welsh-medium education. Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant. Weekly pay. The opportunity to develop your experience within a primary school setting. Interested in this Welsh Medium Teaching Assistant opportunity in Merthyr Tydfil? If you're fluent in Welsh and have the experience we're looking for, get in touch with Academics today to find out more!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.