Pastoral Support Assistant (Ysgol Cambrian)

Salary: Grade 3 (£25,583 x 77.15%)

Pastoral Support Assistant (Ysgol Cambrian)

Ysgol Cambrian

Cambrian Park

Clydach Vale

Tonypandy

CF40 2XX

Email: clarkn51@hwbcymru.net

Head of School: Mrs Nicola Clark

Capacity: 178

Age Range 3-19 years

PASTORAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT

32.5 hours per week (Term Time Only)

Grade 3 (£25,583 x 77.15%)

Start date – 1 st September 2026

The Temporary Governing Body are seeking to appoint a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Pastoral Support Worker to join our team at Ysgol Cambrian. This role is central to supporting pupils with a wide range of personal care, health and wellbeing needs, ensuring they are safe, comfortable and ready to learn throughout the school day.

The successful candidate will work as part of our pastoral support team to provide high‑quality personal care, including toileting, changing, washing, feeding and supporting pupils with mobility and specialist equipment. They will also assist with transitions around the school, such as moving pupils safely between transport, classrooms and dining areas, and will provide support in classes when required.

We are seeking an individual who can build positive, constructive relationships with pupils, respond sensitively to individual needs, and promote dignity, independence and inclusion. Strong communication skills, patience, empathy and the ability to work calmly under pressure are essential. Experience of working with children or young people with additional learning needs (ALN) is highly desirable.

Experience of working with pupils who have additional learning needs (ALN) is essential.

If you require any further information about this role, please contact the Head of School, Mrs Nicola Clark (clarkn51@hwbcymru.net), as part of your application.

The closing date for applications is 8 th May 2026 at 12.00 midnight.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11 th June 2026.

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.