Fluent Welsh Teaching Assistant Primary
- Location: Various locations across Cardiff
- Contract type: Flexible temporary and supply opportunities
- Start date: By agreement
- Salary: Competitive rates of pay
About the role
- Elementa Wales is looking for caring and proactive Teaching Assistants who can support Welsh-medium primary learning to make a positive difference in schools throughout South Wales.
- You will support classroom learning, work with individuals and small groups, and reinforce literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum activities, helping to help younger pupils build confidence, independence and strong foundations for learning.
Key responsibilities
- Support primary pupils during lessons through Welsh and English.
- Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce literacy, numeracy and participation.
- Prepare age-appropriate resources and maintain a positive learning environment.
- Observe pupil progress and share relevant feedback with the class teacher.
Requirements
- Fluency in spoken and written Welsh and confidence supporting Welsh-medium learning.
- Relevant experience supporting primary-aged children.
- Strong communication, patience and reliability.
- A positive, flexible and professional approach.
Desirable:
- A relevant support qualification or experience with ALN, phonics or early literacy (beneficial but not essential).
Why work with Elementa Wales?
- Meaningful opportunities to support Welsh-medium education.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Professional support, development and a responsive recruitment team.
- Bring your Welsh-language skills and experience to schools that value them.
Safeguarding
- Elementa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Successful applicants will complete thorough pre-screening and an interview, attend an insight session, and may visit one of our Alternative Provision or SEND school sites.
- Successful applicants will also require an enhanced DBS check and must complete a 12-week (60 paid days) employment trial period.
Please apply with your full, up-to-date CV. All applicants will receive a prompt response.