32.5 hours per week (8:30 - 15:30)

Term Time Only - Permanent

Do you want to make a genuine difference every single day?

At Coety Primary School, we believe every child deserves encouragement, opportunity, and someone who believes in them. We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated Learning Support Officer to join our caring and ambitious school community.

Whether you are someone who thrives in a busy team, enjoys building positive relationships, loves supporting children to succeed, or takes pride in helping others flourish behind the scenes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why Coety?

At Coety Primary School, children are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our warm, inclusive ethos and our commitment to helping both pupils and staff grow, learn, and succeed together.

This is more than a job, it is an opportunity to:

- Inspire young learners

- Be part of a supportive and welcoming team

- Develop professionally within a forward-thinking school

- Make a lasting impact every day

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

- Cares deeply about children and their wellbeing

- Builds positive relationships with pupils, families, staff and governors

- Is proactive, adaptable, and enjoys working collaboratively

- Can work confidently both independently and as part of a team

- Is committed to continuous professional learning and school improvement

- Brings positivity, warmth, and energy into the school environment

- Is willing to support the wider school day, including a daily 30-minute lunchtime duty.

About You

You will:

- Hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent), and/or

- Have recent relevant experience working with children in a school or childcare setting

Most importantly, you will bring enthusiasm, kindness, resilience, and a genuine passion for helping children thrive.

What You Can Expect From Us

At Coety, we value our staff as much as our pupils. You will join a team that supports one another, celebrates successes together, and works collaboratively to provide the very best for every child.

We want every member of staff to feel respected, empowered, and proud to be part of our school community.

Additional Information

- This is a permanent position.

- Coety Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

- The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Come and be part of something meaningful.

We would love to hear from you.

Application - Key Dates

Visit for prospective candidates: Monday 8 June at 17:15

We are inviting prospective candidates to have a tour of the school on Monday, 8th June, at 17:15. If you would like to attend this visit, please liaise and confirm your attendance with Mrs Rhian Phillips, the school's Business Manage by Friday 5th June - 01656 754 990 or email adminmanager@coetyps.bridgend.cymru.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

Closing Date: 17 June 2026

Shortlisting Date: 19 June 2026

Interview Date: 24 June 2026

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