Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Welsh Speaking (Rhugl yn Gymraeg)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Welsh Speaking (Rhugl yn Gymraeg)

• Type: Contract / Long-term / Supply (depending on availability)
• Location: Cardiff
• Start date: ASAP
• Hours: Full-time (part-time considered)
• Pay: £100-£120 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you a fluent Welsh-speaking Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact on children's learning and development? Elementa Support Services is working in partnership with supportive and forward-thinking schools to recruit enthusiastic and skilled Welsh-speaking HLTAs who can deliver high-quality support across the curriculum, including through the medium of Welsh.

This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire young people, promote the Welsh language, and support pupils' academic and emotional development within inclusive and engaging learning environments.

About the Role

As a Welsh-speaking HLTA, you will:

• Support teachers in planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the national curriculum, including Welsh-medium provision
• Deliver learning activities and support pupils through the medium of Welsh
• Work with small groups and individual pupils to accelerate progress
• Support pupils' emotional, social, and behavioural development (ELSA experience desirable)
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
• Assess, monitor, and report on pupil progress effectively
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour at all times
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to the wider school community

What We're Looking For

To be considered, candidates must have:

• Fluent Welsh language skills (spoken and written)
• Level 4 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Previous experience working with children in a school setting
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply (Elementa can assist)

Desirable

• Experience as an ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant)
• Experience supporting pupils across Key Stages 1-4
• Strong communication, organisation, and classroom management skills
• Experience working in Welsh-medium or bilingual settings

Recruitment & Safeguarding Information

• A successful interview process
• Satisfactory references
• Safeguarding & Prevent training
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration in the appropriate categories
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless subscribed to the Update Service)
• Successful completion of a 12-week / 60 paid day employment trial period

Elementa Candidate Commitment

• Weekly pay - no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu
• PAYE contract - unless requested otherwise, providing full employment protections
• Training & Support - free or heavily discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive
• Dedicated candidate manager providing regular welfare contact and ongoing support
• Fair pay policy - paid to scale; any variation agreed in writing prior to placement
• Additional staff support services - access to partner services including tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more

This Role Is Not Suitable For Applicants

• Not currently based within the UK
• Requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
• Without previous school-based teaching assistant experience
• Without fluent Welsh language skills