Welsh Medium ALN Teaching Assistant

Locations: Welsh Medium Schools & Specialist ALN Provisions Across Carmarthenshire
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Term Time Only (No Weekends!)
Pay Rate: £14.25 per hour
Start Date: September 2026

Are you looking for a rewarding role in education this September?

We are recruiting Welsh Medium ALN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) across a range of Welsh-medium primary schools, secondary schools, specialist resource bases and dedicated ALN provisions throughout Carmarthenshire.

These exciting opportunities are ideal for fluent Welsh-speaking individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people who require additional support to access education, develop confidence and achieve their full potential.

Whether you have previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Youth Worker or have transferable skills from another sector, we would love to hear from you.

As a Welsh Medium ALN Teaching Assistant, you'll support learners with a variety of additional needs through the medium of Welsh, helping them engage with learning, develop independence and build essential social and emotional skills.

You'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of educational settings, gaining valuable experience while supporting pupils in safe, inclusive and nurturing Welsh-medium environments.

You may support pupils across primary, secondary and specialist educational settings with needs including:

✅ Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

✅ Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

✅ ADHD

✅ Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN)

✅ Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs

✅ Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties

✅ Physical Disabilities

✅ Sensory Impairments

✅ Complex Needs

Every pupil is unique, and schools work closely with families and professionals to provide personalised support that helps learners reach their full potential.

As a Welsh Medium ALN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils throughout the school day and helping them engage successfully with learning through the medium of Welsh.

Supporting pupils in class during lessons and learning activities

Delivering 1:1 support and small-group interventions

Assisting teachers with differentiated learning activities

Encouraging emotional wellbeing and positive self-esteem

️ Supporting communication, language and social development through Welsh

Promoting independence and life skills

Supporting creative, practical and outdoor learning activities

Assisting with breaktimes, lunchtimes and transitions throughout the day

Working closely with teachers, ALNCOs, parents and external professionals

Monitoring progress and recording observations

Helping create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment

We're seeking compassionate, proactive and adaptable individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

✅ Fluency in Welsh and confidence communicating through the medium of Welsh

✅ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

✅ Patience, empathy and understanding

✅ A positive and flexible approach to supporting learners

✅ Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills

✅ The ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations

✅ Good safeguarding awareness

✅ Confidence working as part of a team

✅ A genuine commitment to supporting children with additional needs

✅ A willingness to learn and develop professionally

Fluent Welsh speaker (spoken and written Welsh desirable)

Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain one)

EWC Registration (or willingness to obtain)