ALN Officer - Early Years ALN Cognition & Learning and CMMI

Bridgend County Borough Council; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking an Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Officer to join the Early Years ALN Cognition & Learning Team. The role focuses on supporting non-maintained education providers to deliver inclusive, high-quality provision for children with ALN.

The team collaborates with settings, families and multi-agency partners to ensure early identification, planning and provision under ALN legislation, with a Welsh language greeting requirement and a hybrid working policy in

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Additional Learning Needs.
• Knowledge of the ALNET Act and ALN Code.
• Ability to work with multi-agency partners.
• Welsh language ability to greet customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, guidance and practical support to non-maintained education providers to identify, assess and meet the needs of children with ALN.
• Support early identification, assessment and planning for children with ALN.
• Advise on strategies, interventions and resources to support development and learning.
• Assist in developing One Page Profiles, targeted support plans and ALP.
• Support IDP processes within non-maintained settings.
• Support transitions into and between placements with settings and schools.
• Collaborate with professionals and agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

Skills

ALN expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

ICT skills

Education

Knowledge of ALNET Act & ALN Code

Tools

ICT systems

Job description

37 hours per week

Term Time

The Inclusion Group is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Officer to join our Early Years ALN Cognition & Learning Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting non-maintained education providers to deliver inclusive, high-quality provision for children with ALN.

The Early Years ALN Team works collaboratively with non-maintained settings, schools, families and multi-agency partners to ensure children with ALN receive the right support at the right time. The team is committed to promoting inclusion, supporting early identification of need and ensuring that settings meet their responsibilities under the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018, the ALN Code (2021) and the Equality Act 2010.

As an ALN Officer, you will provide advice, guidance and practical support to non-maintained education providers to enable them to identify, assess and meet the needs of children with ALN effectively. Working as part of a dedicated and supportive team, you will:

• Support settings with the early identification, assessment and planning for children with Additional Learning Needs.
• Provide advice on appropriate strategies, interventions and resources to support children's development and learning.
• Assist settings in developing and reviewing One Page Profiles, targeted support plans and Additional Learning Provision (ALP).
• Support the Individual Development Plan (IDP) process within non-maintained settings.
• Work with children, settings and schools to support effective transitions into and between educational placements.
• Provide advice and guidance to support staff regarding differentiated approaches and inclusive practice.
• Work collaboratively with a range of professionals and agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
• Contribute to the effective use of data and information to support planning and decision-making.

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who is passionate about improving outcomes for young children with Additional Learning Needs and supporting inclusive practice across early years settings.

We are looking for an individual with experience of working with children and young people with Additional Learning Needs and a strong understanding of child development, learning processes and inclusive practice. You will have a good knowledge of the ALNET Act and ALN Code, alongside an understanding of effective early years strategies and interventions. You will be confident in building positive relationships with settings, schools, families and partner agencies, with excellent communication, organisational and ICT skills. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and continuous professional development, and have experience of collaborative multi-agency working to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

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.

A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.

The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

Closing Date: 21 October 2026

Shortlisting Date: 23 October 2026

Interview Date: 3 November 2026