Special Support Officer

Bridgend County Borough Council; Wales; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Bridge is seeking two Grade 7 Special Support Officers to work across the whole provision, supporting pupils with ESBD and delivering wellbeing activities. The roles include leading bespoke interventions and safeguarding the wellbeing of pupils.

The post requires the ability to conduct basic Welsh conversations and a valid DBS check. Term-time, 32.5 hours per week, with driving licence essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with ESBD needs.
• Ability to deliver wellbeing activities and bespoke interventions.
• Ability to engage with pupils and families as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to pupils with ESBD needs across the provision.
• Lead on delivering wellbeing activities and bespoke interventions.
• Collaborate with staff to support safeguarding and pupil outcomes.
• Maintain records in line with safeguarding requirements.

Skills

ESBD support

Well-being activities

Interventions

Welsh language

Job description

Special Support Officer (SSO) - The Bridge

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Contractual hours 32.5

Basis Term time

Package EDU-P

Job category/type Schools – Support Staff

Date posted 05/11/2026

Job reference 19316

32.5 hours per week - Term Time

The Bridge Alternative Provision Portfolio Pupil Referral Unit is a specialist provision for primary and secondary age pupils who have emotional, social and behavioural difficulties (ESBD). The Bridge is seeking to appoint 2 x Grade 7 Special Support Officers to work across the whole provision. The post holders will be required to provide support for pupils with ESBD needs and lead on delivering well-being activities and bespoke interventions.

The ability to conduct a basic conversation 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.