Welsh Teaching Assistant - Reception Class in Swansea

Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant

Location: SA2, Swansea

Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term

Pay: £14.25 per hour

Start Date: 1st September

Are you a Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding full-time role in a supportive primary school? Do you have experience working with Early Years or Reception-aged children and a passion for helping young learners flourish?

We are recruiting for a Welsh Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and highly regarded Welsh-medium primary school in the SA2 area of Swansea. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity starting on 1st September, supporting a vibrant Reception class throughout the academic year.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a school community that places children at the heart of everything it does, promoting wellbeing, inclusion, respect and a love of learning. You'll work alongside an experienced class teacher to provide engaging support that helps every child develop confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards learning.

The Role

• Support the Reception class teacher with engaging Welsh-medium lessons.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions.
• Encourage language, literacy, numeracy and communication development.
• Support children's social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Assist with play-based learning activities both indoors and outdoors.
• Prepare classroom resources and maintain a stimulating learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Help ensure every child feels valued, supported and able to achieve their full potential.

The Ideal Welsh Teaching Assistant Will Have

• Fluent Welsh language skills (essential).
• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or within an Early Years or Primary School setting.
• A caring, enthusiastic and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to support children's learning through creative and engaging activities.
• A genuine passion for Welsh-medium education.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

What We Offer

• £14.25 per hour.
• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday.
• Long-term role with the potential for extension.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a highly supportive Welsh-medium primary school.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Weekly pay.
• Access to ongoing professional development opportunities.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs 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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