Job Description
Welsh-Speaking Behaviour Support Worker – Primary School | Full-Time
Location: Tonypandy, CF40Daily Pay: £92.63
Are you a fluent Welsh speaker who connects easily with children and stays calm under pressure? A friendly and nurturing Welsh-medium primary school in Tonypandy is seeking a Behaviour Support Worker to join their team and provide support to pupils who may struggle with behaviour, emotions, or social skills.
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
We don’t just offer jobs – we help build careers in education. You’ll benefit from: Competitive daily pay of £89.38 / £13.75 per hour Weekly PAYE pay Free CPD-accredited training, including behaviour support and safeguarding Dedicated consultant offering ongoing guidance and local placements Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles in Welsh-medium schools
Your Role in a Primary School Setting:
As a Behaviour Support Worker, you’ll work closely with teaching staff and support teams to create a calm, positive environment for learners. You’ll help children build confidence, develop positive behaviour strategies, and feel included in school life. Your responsibilities will include:
* Working 1:1 or in small groups with children needing emotional or behavioural support
* Using play, routine, and positive reinforcement to help pupils manage feelings
* Supporting learning by helping pupils stay focused and engaged
* De-escalating challenging behaviour in a sensitive and child-friendly way
* Logging key incidents and contributing to behaviour support plans
* Being a friendly, consistent presence that children can rely on
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
* Is fluent in Welsh (spoken and written)
* Is calm, kind, and approachable, even in difficult situations
* Has strong communication skills with young children
* May have experience in youth work, care, childcare, mentoring, coaching, or similar roles
* Understands the emotional and social needs of primary-aged pupils
* Truly cares about helping children succeed, both emotionally and academically
Previous experience in a school isn’t essential – if you’ve worked with children or vulnerable individuals, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements:
You’ll need (or be happy to apply for):
* EWC registration (Learning Support Worker category)
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
* Two recent references
If you don’t have these yet, don’t worry – we’ll help you through the process.
Ready to Make a Difference?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a Welsh-medium primary school and help young learners thrive. If you’re ready to support, guide, and encourage pupils in a positive and rewarding environment, apply today with your CV – and we’ll be in touch to guide you through the next steps.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.