DescriptionEmployerLocation32.5 hours per week
Term Time
Fixed Term up to 15 months working towards Level 3 qualification
An enthusiastic, motivated and committed person is required by the Governing Body of Ysgol Bryn Castell to support pupils with Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties including Autism alongside other Additional Learning Needs (ALN) as an Apprentice Special Support Officer within a special school environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop join our nurturing and inclusive special school community and build a rewarding career in education while gaining a nationally recognised qualification, in a caring and supportive environment.
The successful candidate will gain hand-on experience, training and skills while working towards a Level 3 qualification in Apprenticeship in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning Schools (SSTLS), whilst working with pupils with ALN aged 7 to 19 years at Ysgol Bryn Castell. Successful candidates 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.
An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
Applications will not be considered for those who have already achieved a qualification at an equivalent or higher level in same subject area or those who have already achieved a qualification at degree level in same subject area. Also, applicants currently in receipt of WG funding for study purposes will not be able to be considered.
Closing Date: 4 March 2026
Shortlisting Date: Week Ending 6 March 2026
Interview Date: Week Ending 9 March 2026
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Job Description & Person Specification
Safeguarding Statement
Ysgol 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.