Special Support Officer (6.5Hrs) - Heronsbridge School

Educators; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 4,400 - 4,600; Part time

Job summary

Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking a Special Support Officer (6.5 hours) at Heronsbridge School to provide dedicated support to children with severe learning difficulties and autism during term time.

You must possess NVQ Level 3 and Level 4 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience; enhanced DBS check is a requirement. Closing Date: 25 November 2026, Shortlisting: 30 November 2026, Interview: 07 December 2026.

Qualifications

• Patience and energy to work with children and young adults with special needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk.
• Enhanced DBS check required for this post.

Responsibilities

• Support children with severe learning difficulties and autism at Heronsbridge School.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and caring classroom and school environment.

Skills

Patience and energy

Education

NVQ Level 3 & Level 4 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent

Job description

Special Support Officer (6.5Hrs) - Heronsbridge School

Salary: £4,444 -£4,591 per annum

Term Time

2 positions 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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