Job Description

32.5 hours per week



Term Time



An enthusiastic, motivated and committed person is required by the Governing Body of Ysgol Bryn Castell to support pupils with Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties including Autism alongside other Additional Learning Needs (ALN) as a Special Support Officer within a special school environment.



Some experience of working with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), particularly pupils with Behavioural, Emotional and Social difficulties (BESD) including Autism across both the primary and secondary phase would be advantageous.



The successful candidate will have access to a range of employee benefits including:


All employees can access the Brivilege Rewards programme which gives access to all the savings and benefits that come from being an employee of Bridgend County Borough Council, including discounts from major retailers.

All employees are eligible for discounted membership rate at Halo Leisure which gives unlimited access to Halo leisure centres across the county borough

Salary sacrifice benefits including the cycle to work scheme.

Occupational Health Services: there are a range of services available to promote staff welfare. These include an in-house counsellor, full access to SAS physical and mental health wellbeing services and access to VIVUP that can provide a range of support including financial, wellbeing mental and physical support.

Training and Development: YBC recognise the importance of learning to the success of the organisation and are committed to the investment in and development of our staff.


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: 29 October 2025



Shortlisting Date: 03 November 2025



Interview Date: 10 November 2025



Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council



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Job reference
17957
Date posted
09/10/2025
Application closing date
29/10/2025
Location
Ysgol Bryn Castell
Salary
21,510-22,219 per annum
Contractual hours
32.5
Basis
Term time
Job category/type
Schools - Support Staff
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