Special Support Officer in ALN Based Class - Llangewydd Juniors

Salary: £22,624 - £23,406 per annum

Special Support Officer in ALN Based Class - Llangewydd Juniors
Job description
37 hours per week

Temporary up to 31 August 2025

Term Time

Llangewydd Junior School is situated in Bridgend and part of the Bryntirion Cluster of schools. There are 349 pupils on roll aged between seven and eleven years. The school has 12 mainstream classes and 2 ALN classes.
The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a Specialist Support Officer, who is reliable, caring, creative and flexible, who is committed to supporting the ALN team to promote children’s wellbeing and learning.
The successful candidate will:
Have experience of working with children with ALN, including learners with ASD
Be an excellent specialist support officer.
Be able to support high quality learning experiences using their knowledge of the Curriculum for Wales.
Be an excellent role model to encourage positive outcomes.
Work effectively as part of a successful team.
Carry out learning experiences independently.
Be able to support the needs of all learners in the setting.
Be able to support with behaviour both inside and outside of the classroom.
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.cymru

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: 25 September 2024

Shortlisting Date: 30 September 2024

School visits: 03 October 2024

Interview Date: 07 October 2024

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