Specialist Teacher - Cognition and Learning

Bridgend County Borough Council; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Wales is seeking a Specialist Teacher focused on cognition and learning. The role includes supporting schools, delivering training, and assisting children with additional learning needs. Applicants must hold a valid driving licence and an Enhanced DBS. Join us to make a difference in the educational inclusion of children.

Benefits

Benefits to working at the local authority

Qualifications

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

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 for this cohort of children.
• Deliver training, advice and support to school staff to facilitate a positive learning environment tailored to the specific needs of these children.

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.

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 for this cohort of children.
• Deliver training, advice and support to school staff to facilitate a positive learning environment tailored to the specific needs of these children.

Requirements / Qualifications

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

Closing Date: 01 October 2025

Shortlisting Date: 02 October 2025

Interview Date: 09 October 2025

Benefits

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

Contact

For further information, please contact Rachel Garner at [e-mail] or call 07812471792.