Special Support Officer (SSO) - The Bridge

Bridgend County Borough Council; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bridge Alternative Provision Portfolio Pupil Referral Unit in Bridgend is seeking 2 x Grade 7 Special Support Officers to support pupils with ESBD across the provision. The role requires Welsh language conversation ability, DBS check, and a valid driving licence.

The post is term-time with a 32.5-hour week and annual salary £22,220–£22,952. Bridgend County Borough Council promotes safeguarding and offers opportunities to contribute to well-being interventions and bespoke pupil support

Qualifications

• Welsh language ability required for this post.
• DBS check with Children's Barred List required.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ESBD across the provision.
• Lead on delivering well-being activities and bespoke interventions.

Skills

Welsh language ability

Job description

Salary: £22,220 - £22,952 per annum 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.

Closing Date: 25 November 2026 Shortlisting Date: 30 November 2026 Interview Date: 09 December 2026

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