Learning Support Officer - Oldcastle Primary School

Salary: £18,133-£18,724 per annum

Learning Support Officer - Oldcastle Primary School
Job description
28.75 hours per week (5 days, 8.50am to 3.05pm)

Fixed Term until 31 August 2026

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Oldcastle Primary School is a vibrant primary school situated in Bridgend, dedicated to inspiring, motivating, and educating over 400 children aged 3 to 11 years. We are an ambitious school where learning values underpin excellence, individuals are valued, and achievements are celebrated. Our pupils, staff, and wider community thrive in a safe, happy, and innovative learning environment. Recognised by Estyn as an inclusive and welcoming school, we pride ourselves on our strong ethos of pupil well-being, respect, and community engagement. At Oldcastle Primary, education is more than just learning - it's about growing confident, self-assured learners ready to take on the world.

Location: Oldcastle Primary School, Bridgend

About the Role:

The Governors of Oldcastle Primary School wish to appoint a motivated Learning Support Officer to join our supportive and forward-thinking school on its journey to excellence. The appointed person will need to be someone who is highly motivated and can inspire and make learning fun, a person with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills who can engage and enthuse children, someone who is able to set and maintain high standards of learning and behaviour.

Why Join Oldcastle Primary School?

Be part of an ambitious and inclusive school community where everyone is valued.

Work in a lively and innovative environment dedicated to pupil wellbeing and achievement.

Join a supportive team committed to excellence and continuous professional development.

Enjoy working in a school recognised by Estyn for its strong ethos, community engagement, and welcoming atmosphere.

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.

Closing Date: 05 November 2025

Shortlisting Date: 12 November 2025

Interview Date: 17 November 2025

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

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