Job Description
Key Responsibilities:\n\nSupporting Welsh Language Learning: Assist in delivering Welsh language lessons and activities, helping students develop their Welsh-speaking skills both in and out of the classroom.\n\nOne-on-One and Small Group Support: Provide individual or small group support to students, helping them to understand lesson content, especially Welsh language lessons, and ensuring they make progress.\n\nClassroom Assistance: Work closely with the teacher to support the general running of the classroom, including setting up learning resources, managing classroom behavior, and helping students with their tasks.\n\nEncouraging Active Participation: Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, encouraging all students, particularly Welsh learners, to engage actively in lessons and discussions.\n\nAssessment and Feedback: Support teachers in assessing students progress, especially in Welsh language skills, and providing feedback to help improve learning outcomes.\n\nSupporting Welsh-speaking Students: Provide extra support to Welsh-speaking students or those learning Welsh as an additional language to ensure they feel confident in their ability to use Welsh in all areas of school life.\n\nPromoting Welsh Culture: Help create and implement activities that promote Welsh culture and language within the school, encouraging students to embrace Welsh heritage.\n\nGeneral Classroom Management: Assist with the overall management of the classroom environment, ensuring that all students are safe, engaged, and supported.\n\nSkills and Qualifications:\nFluent Welsh Speaker: A high standard of spoken and written Welsh is essential for this role.\n\nExperience in Education (Preferred): Previous experience as a teaching assistant, or in a similar role, within a school setting is desirable but not essential.\n\nStrong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.\n\nPatience and Adaptability: Ability to support students with varying levels of ability and adapt to different learning styles.\n\nPassion for Welsh Language and Culture: A genuine enthusiasm for promoting and supporting the Welsh language and culture in a school setting.\n\nTeam Player: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with teachers and other staff members.\n\nEnhanced DBS Check: A successful enhanced DBS check will be required for this position.\n\nWhy Join Us?\nSupportive Team Environment: Work with a dedicated team of educators who value collaboration and mutual respect.\n\nProfessional Development: Access to continuous professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.\n\nPositive School Culture: Join a school community that celebrates Welsh language and culture, fostering an inclusive and vibrant learning environment.\n\nCompetitive Salary and Benefits: Receive a competitive salary and additional benefits package