37 hours per week
Term Time
Temporary until 31 August 2027
Llangewydd Junior School is situated in Bridgend and part of the Bryntirion Cluster of schools. There are 343 pupils on roll aged between seven and eleven years. The school has 12 mainstream classes and 2 ALN classes, with a third ALN class opening in September 2026.
The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a special support officer, who is reliable, creative and flexible, who is committed to supporting the classroom teacher to promote children's wellbeing and learning.
The successful candidate will:
- Be an excellent ALN classroom learning support assistant to support ALN pupils, specifically those with Neurodevelopmental needs.
- Be able to support high quality differentiated learning experiences using their knowledge of the Curriculum for Wales.
- Be an excellent role model to encourage positive outcomes.
- Deliver high quality interventions.
- Work effectively as part of a successful team.
- Be able to support with behaviour both inside and outside of the classroom.
- Work within an AOLE team.
At Llangewydd Juniors we are committed to high quality professional development and can offer friendly, enthusiastic, happy learners who will challenge your thinking. We are committed to staff well-being and will provide a supportive working environment for all.
Successful shortlisted candidates will be asked to visit the school by appointment with the Headteacher.
For further information please contact Krista Green on 01656 815530 or email
Head@llangewyddjs.bridgend.cymruThe 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: 27 May 2026
Shortlisting Date: 09 June 2026
Interview Date: 22 June 2026
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough CouncilJob Description & Person SpecificationMae Llangewydd Junior yn ymrwymedig i ddiogelu a hyrwyddo lles plant, pobl ifanc ac oedolion agored i newid, ac mae’n disgwyl i’r holl staff a gwirfoddolwyr ddeall a rhannu’r ymrwymiad hwn. Mae ymrwymiad cyffredin gennym i ddatblygu diwylliant o barch, lle na chaiff gwahaniaethu ei oddef. Rydym yn croesawu pob cais, gan gynnwys ceisiadau gan bobl o grwpiau sydd wedi’u tangynrychioli ar sail ethnigrwydd, rhywedd, trawsrywedd, oedran, anabledd, cyfeiriadedd rhywiol neu grefydd.