Specialist Teacher

Bridgend County Borough Council; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking a Specialist Teacher (Temporary) to join the Post-16 and ALP Team. This role focuses on improving outcomes for learners with ALN, delivering specialist advice, assessment and intervention across schools, colleges and partner agencies.

You'll lead person-centred planning, support transitions to further education and adulthood, and contribute to professional learning, service development and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised teaching qualification and be registered with the Education Workforce Council.
• Experience of working with children and young people with ALN.
• Ability to lead person-centred planning meetings.
• Experience of delivering professional learning and training.
• Strong collaborative skills across education, health and social care.
• Knowledge of ALN Act and ALN Code.
• Commitment to inclusion and outcomes for vulnerable learners.

Responsibilities

• Lead person-centred planning meetings for ALN learners.
• Provide specialist advice, assessment and intervention.
• Collaborate with schools, colleges and services to support transitions.
• Deliver professional learning and training to staff.
• Contribute to service development and QA activities.

Skills

ALN experience

Person-centred planning

IDP development

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Teaching qualification

EWC registration

Job description

Specialist Teacher - (Temporary) - Internal Only

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Teacher Pay Scale TLR2A + ALN

Basis Full time

Job category/type Early Years and Childcare

Date posted 15/10/2026

Job reference 19228

Post 16 & Additional Learning Provision

Temporary up to 12 months

Secondment opportunities are welcomed for this vacancy.

The Inclusion Service is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced Specialist Teacher to join our Post-16 and Additional Learning Provision (ALP) Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in improving outcomes, promoting inclusion and supporting successful transitions for young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) across Bridgend County Borough.

Working under the guidance of the ALN Lead and Post-16 (ALP) Lead, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with schools, colleges, training providers, families and multi-agency partners to support learners with ALN in Post-16 education and training settings. The role involves providing specialist advice, assessment, consultation and intervention, while supporting educational settings to deliver high-quality ALP and fulfil their statutory duties under the ALN Act and ALN Code.

The successful applicant will have substantial experience of working with children and young people with ALN and a strong understanding of inclusive educational practice. They will have experience of person-centred planning, contributing to Individual Development Plans (IDPs), monitoring learner progress and supporting effective transitions into further education, training and adulthood. Experience of working collaboratively with families and professionals across education, health and social care services is essential.

This role will include leading person-centred planning meetings for learners who are electively home educated or educated out of authority, advising educational providers, delivering professional learning and training, and contributing to service development and quality assurance activities. The ability to build positive relationships, influence practice and promote effective outcomes for learners with ALN is essential.

We are looking for a skilled practitioner who is committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable learners, can work collaboratively across a range of educational settings, and is passionate about developing inclusive practice and preparation for adulthood pathways for young people with ALN.

Applicants must hold a recognised teaching qualification, be registered with the Education Workforce Council and be able to demonstrate relevant professional experience.

Bridgend County Borough Council offers a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to be part of a dedicated team committed to ensuring that all children and young people thrive, achieve and reach their potential.

The ability to greet customers 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.

The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.