Are you passionate about education and fluent in Welsh? SET Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant to support students across primary and secondary schools in Aberdare.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils’ learning while using your Welsh language skills in a supportive and dynamic classroom environment.

Whether you have experience as a Teaching Assistant, Classroom Assistant, or Learning Support Assistant, or have supported children in other educational or youth settings, we want to hear from you.

Role Responsibilities

As a Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to Welsh-speaking pupils, ensuring full engagement with the curriculum

• Assisting teachers in planning and implementing tailored learning activities

• Fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where every student feels valued

• Collaborating with teachers, parents, and staff to monitor student progress and implement effective strategies

• Upholding school policies and procedures, promoting a safe and respectful learning environment

This role offers the chance to support students’ development while building valuable experience in bilingual education.

Requirements

The ideal Welsh-speaking Teaching Assistant will have:

• Fluency in Welsh and English, with strong communication skills in both languages

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school or educational setting

• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting student learning and development

• Excellent interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents

• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to the changing needs of pupils and schools

Relevant teaching or SEN qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Working Hours

• Full-time position, Monday to Friday, following school operating hours

• Opportunities across primary and secondary Welsh-medium schools in South Wales

Why Work With SET Recruitment?

• Competitive contract rates

• Full training and professional development opportunities

• Dedicated candidate care team supporting you throughout your placement

• Opportunities to work across multiple schools and classroom settings

• Enhanced DBS checks carried out for safeguarding and assurance

SET Recruitment proudly serves as a provider to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the Temporary Workers and Supply Teachers Framework.

Important Information

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. If you are not currently on the DBS Update Service, SET Recruitment will process a new DBS free of charge.

The final daily rate of pay will depend on relevant experience.

Network Recruitment Wales is the holding group for SET Education Recruitment Limited.