Learning Support Officer - Brynmenyn Primary School

30 hours per week

Temporary up to 31 August 2027

The Governors of Brynmenyn Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and conscientious learning support officer to work in a highly motivated, friendly teaching team.

The successful candidate will provide essential support to pupils and be able to demonstrate this across the primary phase. They should also:

Be able to work in close partnership with teaching and other support staff.

Have a good knowledge of primary practice in order to contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities.

Have a good understanding of additional learning needs and promote inclusion.

Have a good understanding and management of behavioural needs.

Have experience in delivering intervention work for pupils.

Be highly motivated and able to work on their own initiative.

Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.

Work alongside staff to champion an area of the curriculum.

Be dedicated to their own professional development and school improvement.

Be able to make a positive contribution to the wider life of school.

Be prepared to undertake break and lunch duties.

You will be qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or have good experience of working with children in a school environment.

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.

Closing Date: 03 June 2026

Shortlisting Date: 08 June 2026

Interview Date: 16 June 2026

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

Job Description & Person Specification

Brynmenyn Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.