Special Support Officer (SSO) - The Bridge

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational support organization in Bridgend is seeking two Grade 7 Special Support Officers. The role involves providing support for pupils with emotional, social, and behavioural difficulties, leading wellbeing activities. Candidates must be able to speak Welsh, undergo a DBS check, and hold a valid driving licence. This full-time position offers a salary between £21,510 and £22,219 per year with a closing date for applications on 22 November 2025.

Qualifications

• The ability to conduct a basic conversation through the medium of Welsh is required.
• An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with Children's Barred List is required.
• A valid driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for pupils with ESBD needs.
• Lead on delivering wellbeing activities and bespoke interventions.
• Work across the whole provision to support pupils.

Skills

Ability to conduct a basic conversation through the medium of Welsh

Valid driving licence

Job description

Special Support Officer (SSO) - The Bridge

Employer: The Bridge

Location: Bridgend, CF31 4WB

Pay: 21,510.00 - 22,219.00 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 22/11/2025

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Provide support for pupils with ESBD needs and lead on delivering wellbeing activities and bespoke interventions.
• Work across the whole provision to support pupils and contribute to a positive, safe learning environment.

Qualifications and requirements

• The ability to conduct a basic conversation through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
• An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with Children's Barred List is a requirement for this post.
• A valid driving licence is a requirement for this post.

Additional information

• Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
• Closing Date: 22 November 2025
• Shortlisting Date: 14 November 2025
• Interview Date: 26 November 2025
• Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
• Job Description & Person Specification information is provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).