Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant

Rhondda Cynon Taff & Surrounding Areas | Full-time, Part-time & Flexible Opportunities

Make a difference every day – through the Welsh language.

Are you a fluent Welsh speaker who loves helping children learn, grow and thrive? Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to build on your classroom experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Elementa Support Services is partnering with welcoming Welsh-medium primary schools across Cardiff to recruit enthusiastic and dedicated Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistants.

Whether you're looking for long-term stability, flexible supply work, or your next school placement, we have fantastic opportunities waiting for you.

What you'll be doing

No two days are the same, but you'll be:

• Supporting pupils across the classroom to engage with their learning

• Working 1:1 and with small groups to boost confidence and achievement

• Assisting the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons

• Supporting pupils with ALN/SEND to access learning and reach their potential

• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping to create a safe, nurturing learning environment

• Preparing classroom resources and supporting day-to-day classroom activities

• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents

• Playing an active role in the wider life of the school

What we're looking for

You'll ideally have:

• Fluent spoken and written Welsh (essential)

• Experience working with children in a school or similar educational setting

• A caring, patient and positive approach

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• The ability to adapt to different classrooms and pupils' needs

• A genuine passion for helping children succeed

Essential requirements

To work in this role you must:

• Be fluent in Welsh – this is an essential requirement

• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one

• Be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), or be willing to register before starting work

• Have the right to work in the UK

• Have recent experience working in UK schools or with children in an educational setting

Why work with Elementa?

At Elementa, we do things differently. We work in partnership with schools to find the right people—not just fill vacancies.

As an Elementa candidate you'll benefit from:

• Weekly PAYE pay

• Competitive daily rates

• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle

• Long-term and permanent opportunities

• Free or heavily discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive

• Ongoing support from your dedicated Candidate Manager

• Fair pay policy and regular welfare check-ins

Application Process

All applications will be managed by Elementa as the recruitment partner for our partner schools.

Elementa is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All successful applicants will complete a full pre-screening process and any offer of work will be subject to:

• Satisfactory references

• Safeguarding & Prevent training

• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration in the appropriate category

• An Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless you subscribe to the DBS Update Service)

Please note

This role is not suitable for applicants who:

• Are not currently based in the UK

• Require employer sponsorship to work in the UK

• Do not have experience working within UK schools

Ready to inspire young learners through the Welsh language?

If you're passionate about education and want to make a real difference in Welsh-medium schools across Cardiff, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV. All applicants will receive a prompt response.