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Ss Gabriel and Raphael Catholic Primary School
Numbers of Pupils on role 162
Age Range – 3 – 11 years
Temporary Special Needs Support Assistant
Hours: 30 Hours Per Week (Term Time)
Salary: Grade 3, £25,185 x 71.22%
Contract Type: Temporary (1 year in the first instance)
Start Date: as soon as possible
The Governing Body of Ss Gabriel and Raphael Catholic Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic Temporary Special Needs Support Assistant.
Ss Gabriel and Raphael RC Primary School is a welcoming Catholic school located in Tonypandy, serving the communities of Rhondda Fawr, Rhondda Fach, Tonyrefail and Gilfach Goch. We are an inclusive and friendly school with a diverse pupil population and a strong sense of community.
We pride ourselves on offering a supportive, positive and collaborative working environment, where staff wellbeing, teamwork and high expectations underpin everything we do.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Needs Support Assistant (SNSA) to work under the direction of the class teacher and senior support staff. The successful candidates will play a crucial role in supporting pupils with additional learning needs and ensuring they are fully included in all aspects of school life.
Main Duties
1. Build constructive, supportive relationships with pupils and respond appropriately to individual needs.
2. Promote inclusion, acceptance and independence, encouraging pupils to engage in activities led by the teacher.
3. Support pupils’ social, emotional, physical, hygiene and medical needs, including toileting and personal care where required.
4. Support learning by helping pupils access structured activities and targeted programmes as directed by teaching staff.
5. Help manage pupil behaviour and report concerns to teachers or senior support staff.
6. Support the use of ICT to enhance learning and help pupils develop independent skills.
7. Supervise pupils during transitions, breaks and lunchtimes.
8. Accompany children on school visits and offsite activities as required.
9. Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality procedures.
What we are looking for:
Essential
10. Experience of working with or caring for children.
11. Understanding of child development and learning needs.
12. Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and adults.
13. Ability to work constructively as part of a team.
14. Basic use of ICT to support learning.
15. Willingness to undertake necessary training (e.g., first aid, personal care).
16. Commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities.
Desirable
17. Knowledge of relevant school policies and Special needs strategies.
18. Understanding of the CFW and ALN Code in Wales
19. Welsh Language Level 1 (minimum)
We Offer:
20. A warm, supportive and inclusive school community
21. A committed and collaborative staff team
22. Opportunities for professional development
23. A role where you can make a real difference in children’s lives
The closing date for applications is Monday 13th April 2026 at midnight.
PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.
The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.
An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Safeguarding Statement
St Gabriel & Raphael R.C.P. School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.