Specialist Teacher - Cognition and Learning

Bridgend County Borough Council; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Bridgend is seeking a Specialist Teacher to enhance educational inclusion for children with cognition and learning needs. The role involves supporting schools, delivering training, and facilitating positive learning environments. Ideal candidates will have experience with cognitive and learning needs, a valid driving license, and an Enhanced DBS certificate. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with cognitive and learning needs.
• Valid driving license.
• Enhanced Disclosure with the Children's Barred List (DBS).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the educational inclusion of children and young people.
• Support and advise schools to meet needs of children.
• Deliver training, advice, and support to school staff.

Job description

Overview

Specialist Teacher - Cognition and Learning

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher with a real passion for, and commitment to, the education of children with cognition and learning needs, who wants to make a difference in the lives of children and young people.

This position presents an exciting opportunity for a candidate experienced in working with children who have cognitive and learning needs, as well as additional learning needs.

Role purpose

The main purpose of the role is to contribute to the educational inclusion of children and young people with additional learning needs, cognition and learning needs across all phases of education. Supporting and advising schools in Bridgend County Borough Council to meet the needs for this cohort of children.

By delivering training, advice and support to school staff, the applicant will play a crucial role in facilitating a positive learning environment tailored to the specific needs of these children.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the educational inclusion of children and young people with additional learning needs, cognition and learning needs across all phases of education.
• Support and advise schools in Bridgend County Borough Council to meet the needs of this cohort of children.
• Deliver training, advice and support to school staff to facilitate a positive learning environment.

Requirements and safeguarding

• Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
• A valid driving licence is a requirement for this post.
• An Enhanced Disclosure with the Children's Barred List (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

Contact for information

If you are interested in this post and would like further information, please contact Rachel Garner at [e-mail] or call 07812471792.

Important dates

• Closing Date: 01 October 2025
• Shortlisting Date: 02 October 2025
• Interview Date: 09 October 2025

Benefits

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

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