SEN Teaching Assistant - Welsh Speaking

Welsh-Speaking SEN Teaching Assistant – Full-Time Position

Location: Pontypridd
Start Date: April
Pay: £89 – £110 per day (paid weekly, based on experience)
Hours: Full‑time (Monday – Friday, school hours)

Are you a confident Welsh speaker looking for a full‑time SEN Teaching Assistant role in Pontypridd? We are working with a Welsh‑medium school in Pontypridd that is seeking a dedicated Welsh‑speaking SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from 23rd February on a full‑time basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity to provide consistent, full‑time support to pupils with additional learning needs while working through the Welsh language. The role offers the chance to build strong relationships with pupils and staff and gain valuable experience within a supportive school environment. No formal qualifications are required, making this position ideal for graduates, career changers, or experienced SEN Teaching Assistants.

• Providing one‑to‑one support for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Supporting small group intervention sessions
• Working with pupils through the Welsh language on a daily basis
• Assisting children with Autism (ASD), ADHD, speech and language needs, or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs
• Supporting the class teacher with adapted and differentiated learning activities
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Helping to create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment

• Confident spoken and written Welsh
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine interest in supporting pupils with additional learning needs
• Experience in SEN, care, support work, youth work or education (desirable but not essential)
• Availability for a full‑time, long‑term position

• Competitive daily pay with weekly payments
• Free or subsidised safeguarding and SEN training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• £50 refer‑a‑friend bonus
• A full‑time placement matched to your skills and experience

Send your up‑to‑date CV to apply for this full‑time Welsh‑speaking SEN Teaching Assistant role in Pontypridd. A member of our education recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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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