Welsh-Speaking Trainee Teaching Assistant – No Experience Needed Location: Pontypool Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 3:00pm Pay: From £13.75 per hour Start Date: September 2025 Are you a fluent Welsh speaker looking to start a rewarding career in education? Whether you're a recent graduate, a career changer, or someone with a passion for helping others—this is your opportunity to train and work as a Teaching Assistant in primary and secondary schools across Pontypool. No previous experience is required! What You’ll Do: Support teaching staff in delivering lessons and engaging pupils in the classroom Provide one-to-one or small group support for students who may need extra help Promote a positive, inclusive learning environment for all pupils Build strong relationships with children, staff, and families Follow school safeguarding policies to ensure student safety and wellbeing What We’re Looking For: Fluent Welsh speaker (essential) Passionate about working with children and making a difference Resilient, patient, and proactive Right to work in the UK Willingness to obtain an Enhanced Child-Only DBS (we’ll help you apply) Willingness to register with the EWC (we can support this) Two references covering the last 24 months What We Offer: Full training provided – including CPD courses on Safeguarding, Prevent Duty, and Professional Conduct Optional 5-day trial in a local school before you commit Access to further development including: Team Teach Behaviour Management Autism Awareness Complete SEND Diploma Dedicated support from your local Teaching Personnel consultant No classroom experience? No problem. We welcome applicants with personal experience working with children (e.g., family, volunteering, coaching), or anyone enthusiastic and willing to learn. Interested? Click "Apply Now" to submit your application. One of our friendly consultants will be in touch to guide you through the next steps and answer any questions. 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.