Job Description:

Full-Time Welsh-Speaking Teaching Assistant (NP20, Newport)

Location: Newport, NP20, South Wales
Pay: £93.00 per day
Contract: Full-time, September 2026 – end of the academic year

Are you a fluent Welsh speaker with a passion for supporting early language development? We are seeking a committed and adaptable Teaching Assistant to join a Welsh-medium primary school in Newport, working within a Welsh immersion unit.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
• Dedicated recruitment consultant support
• Access to both short-term and long-term roles within local partner schools

About the Role

As a Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils within a Welsh immersion unit who are new to the Welsh language
• Develop children’s speech, vocabulary, and early language acquisition skills through structured support and informal interaction
• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to help pupils access the curriculum through Welsh
• Support two pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), ensuring their learning, communication, and emotional needs are met alongside their education
• Work closely with class teachers and the ALN team to deliver consistent, inclusive support
• Help create a nurturing, language-rich environment that encourages confidence in Welsh speaking and listening

Who Can Apply?

We welcome applications from individuals who:

• Are fluent in Welsh (spoken and written)
• Have experience working with children or transferable skills from childcare, education, or support roles
• Are confident supporting both language development and additional learning needs
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

Requirements

Teaching Personnel can support you in obtaining the following:

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Two recent professional references

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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