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Special Support Officer & Cover Supervisor - Heronsbridge School - Internal OnlyCouncil

Bridgend County Borough Council
Heronsbridge 35 hours/week Special Support Officer: £19,144-£19,775 per annum Cover Supervisor: £5,278-£5,455 per annum
Posted 15 November 2026 Closing date 18 November 2026
Checked 15 hours ago · still listed on the employer's site Closes in 3 days · 18 Nov 2026

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

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Position type: Term time
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