Teaching Assistant - Welsh School

Your new school
Hays are recruiting for a job as a Welsh-Speaking Teaching Assistant for a Welsh-Medium Primary School in Caerphilly, which provides a fantastic standard of Welsh-Medium education for their pupils aged 3 to 11 years old. The school is much loved and highly regarded within the local community, providing an excellent standard of education for their students through the medium of Welsh. The role itself shall involve working with small groups within year 3 and 4 classes, supporting the students with engagement in schoolwork as well as the social aspects of school life. Additional 1:1 responsibilities may be expected of you on an ad-hoc basis. The school creates a supportive, inclusive, and happy learning environment where teachers and students alike can succeed to the best of their abilities. The teaching team are driven, passionate, and eager to welcome new members of staff.
Your new role.
The role is confirmed long-term for an immediate start, working 5 days a week. However, the school are also very interested to receive applications from those who would be unable to start until a later point, including the start of the next academic year. Duties relating to this role include but are not limited to:

• Supporting small groups of year 3 and 4 students through the medium of Welsh.
• Creating and maintaining a safe and enjoyable learning environment for the pupils.
• Working as part of a close-knit and efficient team with other members of the teaching staff.
• Demonstrating high levels of care, patience, and empathy when dealing with potentially challenging behaviour.

What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this role, it is required that you possess at least 40 days of relevant experience over the course of the last 2 - 3 years and must be able to speak Welsh. Some of the key attributes needed for this role include enthusiasm, dedication, and a hardworking nature. Additional skills and attributes include empathy, calmness, problem-solving skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships. What you'll get in return
This is an opportunity to work with a fantastic Welsh-Medium primary school in Caerphilly, known for the emphasis they place on creating and maintaining an ambitious and supportive learning environment for their pupils. The school are eager to support the Welsh language as best they can for students and staff alike.
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