Welsh‑Speaking Behaviour Support Worker – Primary School | Full‑Time
Location: Tonypandy, CF40, Daily 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.
Benefits
- 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.
- 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 have 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
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