Fluent Welsh Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Pay: £93 per day (paid weekly)
Location: Cardiff
Hours: Full-time, Part-time & Flexible Supply (Monday–Friday)

Welsh-Speaking Teaching Assistants – Ideal Opportunity for Gap Year Students

Are you taking a gap year before university, after graduating, or while considering your next career move? If you're a fluent Welsh speaker looking to gain valuable experience working with children, we'd love to hear from you.

We are working with a number of welcoming Welsh-medium primary schools across Cardiff that are looking for enthusiastic Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistants to join their teams. Whether you're seeking full-time work, part-time hours, or flexible day-to-day placements, we have opportunities to suit your availability.

This role is perfect for anyone considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, social work, childcare, healthcare, or another child-focused profession. You'll gain practical classroom experience, develop transferable skills, and make a genuine difference to pupils' learning and development.

The Role

As a Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers to support pupils throughout the school day. Your responsibilities may include:

Providing classroom support during lessons delivered through the medium of Welsh
Working one-to-one or with small groups to reinforce learning
Assisting pupils with literacy, numeracy, and classroom activities
Promoting the use of the Welsh language in everyday learning
Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting pupils' wellbeing
Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
What We're Looking For

Fluent Welsh speaker with strong verbal and written communication skills
Positive, enthusiastic, and dependable approach
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Passion for supporting children and helping them succeed
Ability to adapt and work confidently in different school settings
Previous experience working with children is welcomed but not required
What We Offer

£93 per day with weekly pay
Full-time, part-time, and flexible working opportunities
Free CPD and safeguarding training
Ongoing guidance from a dedicated education consultant
Excellent classroom experience to support future career ambitions
Opportunities to secure long-term or permanent school positions
£50 Refer-a-Friend bonus
Apply Now

If you're a Welsh speaker looking to gain hands-on experience in education while making a positive impact in local Welsh-medium schools, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your up-to-date CV today to be considered for Teaching Assistant opportunities across Cardiff, with immediate starts available as well as roles beginning in September 2026.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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