35 hours per week
28 hours as Special Support Officer
7 hours as Cover Supervisor
Term Time
Heronsbridge is a maintained special school for children with severe learning difficulties aged 3 - 19.
The governors are seeking to appoint a dedicated individual with patience and energy to work with children & young adults with severe learning difficulties and autism.
The successful candidate will also cover classes in the absence of the responsible teacher enable the continuation of learning by interpreting, utilising and delivering pre-prepared exercises and set work, as well as engaging, motivating and managing the behaviour of pupils.
You must possess the relevant NVQ Level 3 and Level 4 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced Children and Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
Closing Date: 18 November 2026
Shortlisting Date: Week commencing 23 November 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 30 November 2026
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough CouncilJob Description & Person SpecificationHeronsbridge 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.