About the role
Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant – Torfaen, South Wales
Location: Torfaen, South Wales
Contract: Full-time / Long-term
Pay Rate: £88.92 – £101.92 per day (depending on experience)
Are you a Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant looking for work in Torfaen?
Vision for Education is recruiting a committed and enthusiastic Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant to support children and young people in a welcoming and inclusive school setting across the Torfaen area. This is a fantastic opportunity for fluent or confident Welsh speakers who are passionate about education and supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing.
About the Role
As a Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant in Torfaen, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to support pupils across the curriculum, delivering learning support through the medium of Welsh. You may work with individuals or small groups, supporting pupils with additional learning needs and helping to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide one-to-one and small-group classroom support through the medium of Welsh
Support pupils’ learning, language development, and confidence
Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery, preparation, and behaviour management
Promote independence, inclusion, and emotional wellbeing
Support individual learning plans and follow safeguarding procedures
Requirements
Fluent or confident Welsh language skills (essential)
Experience working with children or young people (education setting preferred)
A positive, patient, and adaptable approach
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Relevant Teaching Assistant qualifications are desirable but not essential
What we offer
Competitive daily pay rates paid via the PAYE system
Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)
Social and networking events
Pension contributions
Ongoing CPD and Welsh-medium training opportunities
Access to a dedicated education consultant
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to supporting the development of children, young people, and education professionals. With branches across the UK, we are an employer of choice for high-quality Teaching Assistants and Welsh-speaking education staff.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community.