Calling All Welsh Speakers! Join Our Team Supporting Schools Across RCT, Merthyr & Caerphilly!
Are you a fluent Welsh speaker looking to make a real impact in local schools? Whether you’re an experienced educator, newly qualified, or just starting your journey in education — Teaching Personnel wants to hear from you!
We are expanding our team of Welsh‑speaking staff to support a wide range of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil and Caerphilly.
Roles Available
We are recruiting enthusiastic Welsh speakers for:
✅ Welsh‑speaking Teaching Assistants (qualified & unqualified)
✅ Welsh‑medium Teachers (Primary & Secondary)
✅ Cover Supervisors
✅ SEN / ALN Support Staff
Locations
Rhondda Cynon Taff
Merthyr Tydfil
Caerphilly
Start Date: ASAP
Contracts: Full‑time, Part‑time & Flexible
Pay: Competitive, depending on role & experience
About Our Schools
Our partner schools are warm, inclusive and deeply committed to Welsh‑medium education. You’ll work within passionate, collaborative teams who place high value on language, culture and pupil wellbeing.
What You’ll Be Doing
Depending on your role, your day may include:
Supporting pupils’ learning through Welsh across the curriculum
Assisting teachers in delivering fun, engaging lessons
Leading classes as a Cover Supervisor or Welsh‑medium Teacher
Supporting pupils with Additional Learning Needs
Creating a positive, Welsh‑rich classroom environment
Working closely with teachers, ALNCo’s and support staff
Who We’re Looking For
We want individuals who are:
✅ Fluent Welsh speakers (spoken & written)
✅ Passionate about Welsh‑medium education
✅ Reliable, enthusiastic and flexible
✅ Confident working with children
✅ Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
✅ Teachers (QTS), TAs or those ready to start their first school role
No school experience?
No problem — we offer full training and support.
✅ Requirements (Support Provided Where Needed)
EWC Registration
Enhanced DBS (Update Service preferred)
Two recent references
UK Right to Work
Full driving licence (advantageous but not essential)
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
✨ Competitive daily rates
✨ Flexible hours to suit you
✨ Access to free & discounted CPD courses
✨ Welsh‑medium opportunities across Primary, Secondary & SEN
✨ A supportive, dedicated consultant to guide you
Ready to make a difference in Welsh‑medium education?
Send your CV to: (url removed)
We can’t wait to hear from you!
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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