Term Time
Fixed Term up to 31.08.2027
The Governing Body of Ysgol Bryn Castell Special School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and caring Cover Supervisor to work in a highly motivated and friendly teaching team. The successful candidate will use a positive, innovative, solution-focussed approach to promote the learning, engagement, attendance, and wellbeing of pupils, supporting them to work towards achieving self-regulation and independence.
Ysgol Bryn Castell (YBC) is a community day special school maintained by Bridgend County Borough Council which provides education for pupils aged 7 to 19 years old with complex Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD) including Autism alongside specific learning difficulties and other additional learning needs (ALN).
Applications would be welcome from colleagues with experience of working with pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and knowledge and understanding of the curriculum and relevant learning strategies/ programmes for pupils with ALN, who are looking to further their professional learning journey in an inclusive caring environment who are passionate about enabling every young person to achieve their full potential.
The successful candidate will have access to a range of employee benefits including:
- All employees can access the Brivilege Rewards programme which gives access to all the savings and benefits that come from being an employee of Bridgend County Borough Council. Including discounts from major retailers.
- Subsidised Leisure: All employees are eligible to purchase a Bridgecard at reduced rates which offers discounted access to the council's leisure centres within the borough.
- Salary sacrifice benefits including the cycle to work scheme.
- Occupational Health Services: there are a range of services available to promote staff welfare. These include an in-house counsellor, full access to SAS physical and mental health wellbeing services and access to VIVUP that can provide a range of support including financial, wellbeing mental and physical support.
- Training and Development: YBC recognise the importance of learning to the success of the organisation and are committed to the investment in and development of our staff.
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.
Criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
Closing Date: 1 July 2026
Shortlisting Date: 3 July 2026
Interview Date: 7 July 2026
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough CouncilJob Description & Person SpecificationYsgol Bryn Castell 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.