Teaching Assistant Welsh Medium New

Teaching Assistant – Reception Class
Cardiff | Term Time Only | £18,135 – £20,000 per annum
8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday | September start

A warm and inclusive Welsh Medium primary school in Cardiff is looking for a Reception Class Teaching Assistant to join their Foundation Phase team. The school has a strong sense of community, a supportive senior leadership team, and a genuine commitment to play-based learning in line with the Curriculum for Wales.

The role
You'll work alongside the Reception class teacher to support a busy, happy classroom of 4 and 5 year olds. Day to day, that means:

• Supporting children in small groups and 1:1, both indoors and in the outdoor learning area
• Helping deliver phonics, early numeracy and literacy interventions
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs (ALN), including personal care where required
• Preparing resources and helping maintain a stimulating, well-organised learning environment
• Encouraging independence, positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Supervising at break and lunchtime as part of the wider school team

• Has experience working with Foundation Phase / Early Years children (school, nursery or childcare setting)
• Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant / Childcare qualification (or is working towards one)
• Is registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), or willing to register
• Has an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or is happy to apply for one
• Is patient, proactive and genuinely enjoys working with young children
• Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential

• £18,135 – £20,000 per annum, term time only
• Consistent full-time hours in a single school — no daily supply juggling
• Supportive mentoring from an experienced Foundation Phase team
• Access to school-based CPD and safeguarding training
• Long-term role with potential to become permanent for the right candidate