Welsh-Speaking Teaching Assistant Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf Start Date: September 2025 Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term Welsh Language Requirement: Essential Are you a fluent Welsh-Speaker with a passion for supporting children in their learning and development? A welcoming and inclusive Welsh-medium primary school in Rhondda Cynon Taf is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team from September 2025. The role will involve supporting pupils across Foundation Phase and Key Stage 2, helping to deliver engaging lessons in line with the Curriculum for Wales. You'll work closely with class teachers to support learning activities, offer one-to-one and group interventions, and help create a positive, language-rich classroom environment. The ideal candidate will bring energy, empathy, and a genuine commitment to nurturing young learners in their bilingual journey. What We're Looking For: ✅ Fluency in Welsh (spoken and written) ✅ Experience working with children (school or childcare setting preferred) ✅ A caring, adaptable, and proactive attitude ✅ A willingness to work flexibly across different age groups ✅ A current Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply) This school is recognised for its inclusive ethos, nurturing culture, and commitment to pupil progress and well-being. Empowering Learning Cardiff is proud to support the school in this key recruitment. Why work with Empowering Learning? Competitive daily rates Dedicated consultant support Flexible roles to suit your availability Access to free CPD and safeguarding training Empowering Learning is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references