Teaching Assistant – ALN – Welsh Speaking

Are you a fluent Welsh speaker with a passion for supporting children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)? We are currently seeking caring, enthusiastic and committed Welsh Speaking ALN Teaching Assistants to work in a range of welcoming primary schools across the Newtown area.

Working through our education recruitment agency, you’ll have access to flexible opportunities including day-to-day supply, short-term assignments and long-term placements. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in education or for experienced Teaching Assistants seeking a role that offers flexibility and variety.

As a Welsh Speaking ALN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and ALN Coordinators to provide tailored support for pupils with a range of additional learning needs. You’ll support children on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, helping them access the curriculum through the medium of Welsh while encouraging confidence, independence and positive engagement in the classroom.

We’re looking for patient, adaptable and reliable individuals with strong Welsh language skills and a genuine commitment to inclusive education. If you’re passionate about helping every child achieve their full potential and want to make a meaningful difference in schools across the Newtown area, we’d love to hear from you.

Working within a Welsh medium school is not only rewarding but essential in keeping the Welsh language prominent within our society.

We are looking for reliable and responsible individuals, who are passionate about working with children to help them strive and make their school experience a fun and safe environment by giving them the tools to reach their full potential.

Your responsibilities will be to support the teacher in delivering lessons and activities in a safe and engaging manner, assisting in the preparation of lessons plans and learning resources and encouraging positive behaviour and supporting the teacher with classroom management.

Ideally, we ask for 3 months minimum experience working with children or have a child-based qualification. We do consider candidates who have transferable skills, this means having experience working in social care, coaching, or nursing.

Teaching, Learning or Classroom Assistants are now vital resources for teachers and are heavily relied upon in schools. We specialise in recruiting Teaching Assistants (TA) who are qualified in the following.

• NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant
• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• CACHE Level 3 in Childcare & Education
• BTEC National Certificate in Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing).

We’ll also consider experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who have previously held a job in a primary school or assisted a pupil in the role in a secondary school but do not hold any of the above qualifications.

As a Welsh Speaking Learning Support Assistant, you’ll be expected to:

• Have a good understanding of the Welsh Language
• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head teacher, ALNCO and class teachers
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes (IEP) for students and help monitor their progress
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Assist class teachers with maintaining student records
• Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills.