Welsh Medium Learning Support Assistant

Job Title: Welsh Medium Learning Support Assistant

Location: Cardiff

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £14.25 per hour

Are you experienced in working with children and managing challenging behaviour?

Are you passionate about supporting and enhancing children’s learning through the medium of Welsh? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

TeacherActive is delighted to partner with a Welsh Medium Primary School in Cardiff seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to help nurture and develop pupils’ learning in a vibrant and engaging environment. The school values creating a supportive space that fosters curiosity and enjoyment in learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective support to pupils across Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2).
• Assist in delivering lessons through the medium of Welsh.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs, including managing challenging behaviour sensitively and professionally.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the Senior Leadership Team to promote a positive learning environment.
• Uphold safeguarding and child protection standards at all times.

Requirements

• Experience of working with children aged 5 to 11 years in a primary school setting.
• Fluency in Welsh is essential.
• Level 2 or 3 qualification, or a minimum of six months’ experience in an educational environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team.

What We Offer

• A supportive team of consultants available 24/7 to guide you through a smooth onboarding process.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*.
• Access to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses and certification through the My-Progression channel.
• Competitive, market-leading rates of pay.
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – earn up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in children’s education and are fluent in Welsh, we would love to hear from you.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.