Overview
Apprentice Special Support Officer (Fixed Term) - Ysgol Bryn Castell
32.5 hours per week • Term Time • Fixed term contract 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 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 on‑the‑job 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:
Responsibilities
* Support pupils with Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties including Autism alongside other ALN in a special school environment.
* Provide assistance to teaching staff and contribute to an inclusive learning environment.
* Support the social, emotional and behavioural development of pupils as appropriate.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Work towards Level 3 qualification in Apprenticeship in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning Schools (SSTLS).
* Ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
* Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List is a requirement.
* Applicants will not be considered if they already hold a qualification at an equivalent or higher level in the same subject area (including degree level).
* Applicants currently in receipt of WG funding for study purposes will not be considered.
Benefits
* Brivilege Rewards programme with savings and benefits for Bridgend County Borough Council employees, including discounts from major retailers.
* Subsidised leisure with reduced-rate Bridgecard access to the council’s leisure centres within the borough.
* Salary sacrifice benefits including the cycle to work scheme.
* Occupational Health Services, including in‑house counsellor, access to SAS physical and mental health wellbeing services, and VIVUP for additional support.
* Commitment to Training and Development to support staff growth.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
Application Details
Closing Date: 10 September 2025
Shortlisting Date: 12 September 2025
Interview Date: 18 September 2025
Notes: An Enhanced DBS check is required. The ability to greet customers through Welsh is a requirement for this post.
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