Start Date: ASAP / September 2026 Pay: £93 per day (paid weekly) Location: Barry Hours: Full-time (Monday–Friday) Welsh-Speaking Reception Class Teaching Assistant – Barry Are you a fluent Welsh speaker with a passion for supporting young children at the start of their educational journey? We are currently recruiting Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistants to work full-time within Reception classes in welcoming and supportive Welsh-medium primary schools across Barry. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to gain valuable classroom experience while helping young learners develop socially, emotionally, and academically through the medium of Welsh. Whether you're considering a future career in teaching, childcare, psychology, healthcare, or education, this role provides excellent hands-on experience in an early years setting. Key Responsibilities Supporting the class teacher with the delivery of engaging Reception class activities through the medium of Welsh Working one-to-one and with small groups to support children's learning and development Assisting with early literacy, numeracy, phonics, and play-based learning activities Encouraging the use and development of the Welsh language throughout the school day Supporting children's social, emotional, and behavioural development Helping to create a safe, positive, and stimulating learning environment Assisting with classroom preparation, organisation, and daily routines What We're Looking For Fluent Welsh speaker (spoken and written) Enthusiastic, caring, and patient approach to working with young children Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively as part of a team Reliable, proactive, and adaptable Previous experience working with children or in an educational setting is desirable but not essential What You'll Get Competitive daily pay (£93 per day) Weekly pay Full-time Monday–Friday role with consistent hours Free training, including safeguarding and classroom support Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant Valuable experience within a Welsh-medium primary school Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions £50 refer-a-friend bonus How to Apply If you're a Welsh-speaking individual looking to make a positive impact in a Reception classroom while gaining valuable school experience, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV to be considered for Reception Class Teaching Assistant opportunities in Barry starting ASAP or from September 2026. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.