Job profile

Coedpenmaen Primary School

Coedpenmaen Close, Trallwn,

Pontypridd, CF37 4LE 

01443 432354

Number of Pupils on role: 213

Temporary Special Needs Support Assistant

Grade 3 - £24,404 x 59.35%

25 hours per week – Term time only

Start Date: September 2025

The Governing Body of Coedpenmaen Primary School is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic, and skilled Special Needs Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a key role for a compassionate individual who is committed to supporting the diverse needs of all learners through inclusive practices that align with the principles of the Curriculum for Wales.

Coedpenmaen Primary School, based in Pontypridd, supports 213 pupils across 9 classes. We are proud of our nurturing ethos and our commitment to the Four Purposes that underpin our curriculum. We believe in fostering a love of learning through meaningful, challenging, and accessible experiences. Our school puts pupils' wellbeing and happiness at the heart of all we do, enabling every child to thrive and achieve.

Coedpenmaen Primary School can offer:

• A warm, inclusive school environment rooted in mutual respect and equal opportunity.
• A highly supportive team of staff and leaders who prioritise collaboration and professional growth.
• Engaged and resilient learners who benefit from a broad, inclusive curriculum.
• Access to ongoing training and development.
• A committed and proactive Governing Body.
• A chance to be part of a school making active progress in anti-racist practice and inclusive education.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Support the learning and development of pupils with Additional Learning Needs, adapting approaches to meet a wide range of individual needs.
• Work closely with class teachers and ALNCo to deliver targeted support and differentiated activities.
• Foster the independence, confidence, and social inclusion of pupils in both class and wider school life.
• Uphold the values of the Curriculum for Wales by contributing to a supportive, learner-centred environment.
• Positively contribute to the school’s anti-racism commitment and wider equality, diversity and inclusion agenda.
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents, and external agencies to support pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, and a proactive attitude to all aspects of school life.
• Be willing to participate in school events and enrichment activities.

This post offers a rewarding opportunity to be part of a team that is committed to making a real difference in children’s lives by promoting inclusion, equity, and opportunity for all.

If you are currently employed by Rhondda Cynon Taff Council, please apply for the position through your employee self-service account and not via the link below. If you have any issues accessing your Employee Self-Service account, please contact iTrent admin team on 01443 680760 or itrentadmin@rctcbc.gov.uk 

Application forms, and further details, including a job description and person specification for the role may be obtained via the Schools Recruitment website using the link: https://ce0576li.webitrent.com/ce0576li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC105GF.open?WVID=2482495vvA   Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website. If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered as having applied for the post.

Should you require further information about the post, please contact Arianne Ansell-Jones, Headteacher, on 01443 486828.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 3^rd June at Midnight.

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 9^th June.

Interviews will take place on Friday 13^th June.

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.