Special Support Officer (19.5Hrs) - Heronsbridge School

Educators; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Educators are recruiting a Special Support Officer (19.5hrs) at Heronsbridge School in Bridgend.

The position is permanent and term-time, with a salary of £13,331 to £13,770 per annum. Applicants must have NVQ Level 3 and Level 4 for Teaching Assistants or an equivalent qualification or experience, plus an Enhanced DBS check.

Heronsbridge School supports children and young people with severe learning difficulties and autism and requires patience, energy and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Must possess NVQ Level 3 and Level 4 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.
• Term-time, 19.5 hours per week role.

Skills

Patience and energy to support pupils

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants

NVQ Level 4 for Teaching Assistants

Job description

Special Support Officer (19.5Hrs) - Heronsbridge School

Salary: £13,331 -£13,770 per annum

Term Time

1 position available - Permanent

Heronsbridge is a maintained special school for children with severe learning difficulties aged 3 - 19.

The governors are seeking to appoint a dedicated individual with patience and energy to work with children & young adults with severe learning difficulties and autism.

You must possess the relevant NVQ Level 3 and Level 4 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience.

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

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

Closing Date: 25 November 2026

Shortlisting Date: Week commencing 30 November 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 07 December 2026

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

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