Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Bryniago : Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Ysgol Bryniago is a Welsh-medium primary school. It serves the town of Pontarddulais and the villages of Garnswllt, Pontlliw and Waungron. It caters for pupils aged between 3- 11 years.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and dedicated assistants. The successful candidate is expected to have the Welsh language and be ready to work as part of the school team.

We invite applications from enthusiastic, committed and energetic individuals to take on the role of a Level 3 Learning Assistant in our school.
The role will include:

• Supporting learners aged 3-7 across the curriculum
• Work closely with teachers and other team members
• Contribute to delivering high quality learning experiences
• Accept class responsibility at certain times
• Supporting pupils' well-being, development and progress

As Bryniago is a Welsh school, excellent spoken and written Welsh skills are essential for this post.
We are looking for someone who:

• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic and able to inspire young learners
• Have the ability to work effectively as part of a professional team
• Confident in communicating through the medium of Welsh
• Ready to contribute positively to the ethos and life of the school

If you are interested in this post we kindly ask you to complete the application form attached below, as well as a short letter highlighting your strengths, talents and experience and send them to [email protected]

Application form - school-based support staff ( Word doc, 134 KB )

Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Bryniago - Disgrifiad swydd - Cynorthwy-ydd Lefel 3 ( PDF, 296 KB )

The application letters are expected to be in Welsh.

Closing date for applications: 23.02.2026 (noon)
Interviews will be conducted on: TBC
Applications are invited for the above post commencing : 09.03.2026

This position is subject to the Criminal Records Office's Advanced Check.
The above post is for a classroom assistant at Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Bryniago (a Welsh medium school) for whom the ability to speak Welsh is essential.

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