School Support Officer (ALN) - Croesyceiliog Comprehensive School

Salary: £29,064 - £32,061 Pro Rata | Grade 5

We have an exciting vacancy for a School Support Officer to join our busy and dedicated ALN team at Croesyceiliog School.

Reporting to, and working closely with the ALNCO, the successful candidate will provide effective administrative support within the ALN team.

The successful candidate will be someone with knowledge and understanding of ALN and will be able to contribute positively to the creation and reviewing of pupil IDPs. They should have experience of using Edukey to accurately record and organise pupil information. They will be able to work calmly under pressure and thrive in a busy working environment. They must have strong communication skills that allow them to work effectively with a range of stakeholders including pupils, parents, carers and outside agencies.

If you are enthusiastic and hardworking, if you have a passion for working with young people and in particular pupils with ALN and have the experience and skills required, then we look forward to receiving an application from you.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Employer and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.