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* Salary: Grade 7 (£31,022 and Special Class Allowance £1,539 x 77.15%)
Thrive/Play Therapy Coordinator
Location: Cambrian Park, Clydach Vale, Tonypandy, CF40 2XX
Email: clarkn51@hwbcymru.net
Head of School: Nicola Clark
NOR: 176
Age Range 3‑19 years
Work hours: 32.5 hours/week (Term Time only)
The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a forward‑thinking and enthusiastic individual to this new role, which will further enhance our therapeutic and wellbeing provision across the school. The Thrive / Play Therapy Coordinator will have an understanding of, and enthusiasm for, creating opportunities for all pupils to achieve their potential, whatever their individual needs, through the delivery of nurturing, play‑based and relational therapeutic approaches.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to supporting pupils with a wide range of additional learning needs (ALN), including those who may experience emotional regulation difficulties, sensory needs or behaviours that challenge. They will bring a strong understanding of “Thrive principles”, “play‑based therapeutic interventions”, and “trauma‑informed practice”, using these to promote emotional safety, connection and resilience. Strong communication skills, a calm and reflective approach, and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies are essential.
Experience of working with pupils who have additional learning needs (ALN) is essential.
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Closing date for applications: 3rd April 2026 at midnight.
Safeguarding
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.
Equality and Diversity
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.
Language
An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Application Process
In view of the large number of application forms which are currently being submitted, individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.
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