Job Description

Full-Time Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant - Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT), South Wales
Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales
Salary: 89.38 per day
Contract: Full-time, ongoing and long-term opportunities available
Travel: Must be able to drive and have access to own vehicle
Are you a fluent Welsh speaker looking to build a rewarding career in education?
Teaching Personnel are recruiting Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistants to work across primary and secondary schools in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT).
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone passionate about supporting children's learning and promoting the Welsh language within education.
The Role - Teaching Assistant (Welsh Medium)
As a Welsh Medium Teaching Assistant, you will:
Support pupils across KS3, KS4, and KS5 (roles also available in primary schools)
Deliver 1:1 and small group support to pupils, including those with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
Encourage pupil engagement through the medium of Welsh
Assist teachers with lesson preparation, classroom management, and pupil assessments
Help create a positive, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment
What We're Looking For
We'd love to hear from you if you:
Are fluent in Welsh (spoken and written)
Have experience working with children or young people (school-based or voluntary)
Are a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
Are flexible, proactive, and willing to travel between schools in the RCT area
Hold (or are willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS and EWC registration
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
When you register with Teaching Personnel, you'll benefit from:
Competitive daily pay - paid weekly
Ongoing CPD and professional training opportunities
Access to a wide network of Welsh-medium and English-medium partner schools
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Flexible work - choose from short-term, long-term, or full-time contracts
Essential Requirements
Teaching Personnel can support you in obtaining:
? Enhanced DBS check (on the Update Service)
? Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
? Two recent professional references
How to Apply
If you're passionate about education, the Welsh language, and supporting children to achieve their best, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today by submitting your CV or contact our South Wales branch to discuss Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant jobs in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT).
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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