Special Support Officer & Cover Supervisor - Heronsbridge School - Internal Only

eTeach UK Limited; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking a Special Support Officer & Cover Supervisor for Heronsbridge School. The role involves covering classes, delivering prepared work, and actively engaging pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism. DBS check is required, and safeguarding provisions apply.

The post requires NVQ Level 3 and Level 4 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience. Closing date 18 November 2026, with council benefits for staff.

Qualifications

• Must possess NVQ Level 3 and Level 4 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Experience in working with children with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes in the absence of the responsible teacher to ensure learning continues.
• Deliver pre-prepared exercises and set work to pupils.
• Engage, motivate and manage the behaviour of pupils.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

NVQ Level 4

Education

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants

NVQ Level 4 for Teaching Assistants

Equivalent qualification or experience

Job description

Special Support Officer & Cover Supervisor - Heronsbridge School - Internal Only

Company:

Salary: 19,144.00 - 19,775.00 per year; 5,278.00 - 5,455.0

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.

The successful candidate will also cover classes in the absence of the responsible teacher enable the continuation of learning by interpreting, utilising and delivering pre-prepared exercises and set work, as well as engaging, motivating and managing the behaviour of pupils.

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: 18 November 2026

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council