Job Description

The closing date has been extended to 07/12/2025

Welsh Language Skills are essential for this position

Teaching Assistant - Welsh Speaking


Ysgol Calon Cymru


19.5 hours per week / 39 weeks per year


Fixed-term until 17.07.2026


We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, inspiration and skilled Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant who wants to make a difference to the education and learning experiences of our students.


We would like to hear from you if


You have the ability to work with a range of children and young people with additional and complex needs You are a team player who can build good working relationships with colleagues You are flexible, enthusiastic, and resilient, with a good sense of humour You are committed to ongoing personal development You have high aspirations in teaching and learning for all children and young people You are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all pupils
Ysgol Calon Cymru is an 11-18 school serving a wide rural catchment area, located on two campuses, with an active sixth form. Ysgol Calon Cymru benefits from a hardworking, well qualified and dedicated team of teachers and associate staff. The school fosters a strong ethos


of mutual respect, team spirit and working together in the best interests of pupils Our pupils are well-behaved, welcoming, and proud of their school. They work alongside staff to achieve our shared vision of becoming the best we can be. Your addition to the learning community


will help us achieve this vision. Our school website (https://www.ysgolcalon.cymru/ ) provides a range of information about the school.


The school was inspected in October 2022 and was described by Estyn as being, 'Ysgol Calon Cymru provides a calm, caring and enriching learning environment where many pupils develop as happy, confident and respectful individuals. Many pupils behave respectfully towards each


other, develop positive relationships with school staff and are friendly with visitors.'


Ysgol Calon Cymru is a bilingual school and the ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.


A bit about our local area Mid Powys is a hidden gem, offering the perfect blend of safety, charm, and natural beauty. Imagine living in a place with low crime rates, affordable housing, breath taking landscapes, and warm, welcoming communities. Mid Wales truly has it all!


Here, achieving work-life balance is effortless, thanks to the incredible variety of activities available for all ages. Whether you're passionate about golf, fishing, walking, cycling, or mountain biking, or enjoy soaking up culture through theatres, cinemas, or renowned events like the Hay Festival, Green Man, and the Royal Welsh Show, there's something for everyone right on your doorstep.


Closing Date:26th November 2025


Interviews: TBC

Starting Date January 2026

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check


Service: Schools - Non Teaching


Salary: Grade 4 Point 5 to Point 6 25,583 to 25,989 per annum pro rata 13.26 to 13.47 per hour


Please note that at this point, Powys County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

What we offer

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We will train you and develop your skills
Flexible Working
Guaranteed defined benefit Pension Scheme
Learning and Development
Lease Car Scheme
Competitive Pay
A Great Place to Live
Powys County Council Reward Scheme
Health and Well Being
Salary Sacrifice Benefits