Learning Support Officer (EAL)

Bridgend County Borough Council; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wales is seeking a Learning Support Officer (EAL) for 21 hours per week. This temporary role, lasting until March 2026, focuses on providing outreach support for pupils from diverse backgrounds, promoting inclusion and improving educational outcomes. Candidates must be sensitive, proactive, and capable of handling responsibilities related to protecting children. A Welsh language ability and a valid driving license are required.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check (Enhanced with Children's Barred List) is required.
• Ability to speak Welsh is required.
• Valid driving licence is required.
• Core responsibility to protect children, young people, or adults at risk.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach support to pupils for whom English is an Additional Language.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Support integration into local schools.

Skills

Sensitivity

Compassion

Proactive attitude

Solution-focused thinking

Job description

Overview

Learning Support Officer (EAL) — 21 hours per week. Term Time. Temporary until March 2026. Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking a motivated and passionate individual to join our team who provide outreach support to pupils for whom English is an Additional Language and/or Children and Young People from the Gypsy Roma and Traveller communities in school across Bridgend County Borough Council promoting inclusion and acceptance of all pupils. Bridgend is committed to supporting all children, ensuring they feel supported and settled in our local communities.

The role requires individuals to be sensitive, compassionate and caring to assist integration into their local schools. You will need to be proactive and solution focussed ensuring the support children access meets their needs leading to them flourishing in their local communities and improving educational outcomes.

This is an opportunity to develop your skills and if you have the necessary knowledge supported by the relevant skills, we would like to hear from you. In return, we can offer an opportunity for you to make your mark and offer support to those most in need in a supportive environment.

An enhanced Criminal Records Bureau is a requirement of this post.

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 Children’s 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.

Contact: Megan Apsee, Education Engagement Team Manager — 01656 642407 or email [e-mail]

Closing Date: 15 October 2025

Shortlisting Date: 17 October 2025

Interview Date: 24 October 2025

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach support to pupils for whom English is an Additional Language and/or Children and Young People from the Gypsy Roma and Traveller communities in school across Bridgend County Borough Council.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils and support their integration into local schools.
• Be proactive and solution-focused to ensure the support provided meets pupils’ needs and leads to flourishing in local communities and improved educational outcomes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check (Enhanced with Children's Barred List) is a requirement for this post.
• Welsh language ability is a requirement for this post.
• A valid driving licence is a requirement for this post.
• Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.