Secondary School Welsh Speaking Behaviour Officer

Welsh-Speaking Behaviour Support Worker – Secondary | Full-Time

Location: Tonypandy, CF40
Daily Pay: £89.38 (£13.75 per hour) – paid weekly

Are you fluent in Welsh, calm under pressure, and passionate about making a lasting impact on young people? A vibrant Welsh-medium secondary school in Tonypandy is looking for a Behaviour Support Worker to join their team and support students who need help managing behaviour, emotions, or engagement in school life.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

We offer more than just a placement – we support your professional growth with:

• Competitive daily rate of £89.38 / £13.75 per hour
• Weekly pay via PAYE – no hidden deductions
• Free access to CPD-accredited behaviour and safeguarding training
• Dedicated support from your personal consultant
• Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles in local Welsh-speaking schools

Your Role as a Behaviour Support Worker:

You'll work alongside teaching and pastoral staff to offer tailored support to pupils who face behavioural and emotional challenges. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting students 1:1 and in small groups to develop emotional regulation and motivation
• De-escalating incidents calmly and professionally
• Delivering personalised behaviour interventions and mentoring
• Logging behaviour incidents and assisting with support plans
• Promoting positive attitudes and helping students re-engage with learning

Who We’re Looking For:

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Is fluent in Welsh (spoken and written)
• Is confident, calm, and empathetic under pressure
• Has strong communication and de-escalation skills
• Has experience working with young people in roles like youth work, care, mentoring, or coaching
• Understands the social and emotional challenges faced by students
• Is passionate about helping learners grow both emotionally and academically

Previous school experience is not essential – transferable skills are highly valued.

What You’ll Need:

To work in this role, you’ll need (or be happy to work towards):

• EWC registration (School Learning Support Worker category)
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• Two references from recent roles

Don't worry if you don’t have these yet – we’ll help guide you through the process.

Ready to Make a Difference in a Welsh-Medium Setting?

This is a fantastic opportunity to support students in a Tonypandy-based secondary school where Welsh is the language of instruction. If you're ready to inspire and support young people on their educational journey, apply today with your CV – and we’ll be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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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.
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