Special Needs Support Assistant - Maes-yr-Haul Primary (Temporary)

Salary: £13.47 per hour

Up to 25 hours per week

Term Time

Temporary end date to be confirmed

Commencing September 2026

Maes yr Haul Primary School is a large, successful and inclusive school at the heart of the Broadlands community. We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed Special Needs Support Assistant with suitable prior experience to join our dedicated team.

This rewarding role involves supporting individual pupils with a range of additional learning needs, including communication, social, emotional, behavioural, sensory and/or medical needs.

Working closely with class teachers, the ALNCo and external professionals, you will play a key role in supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis to help them achieve their full potential and support their wellbeing, implementing individual development plans and or/therapy programmes, and contributing to the wider life of the school.

We are keen to hear from candidates who are patient, resilient, adaptable and passionate about making a positive difference to children's lives. We have several positions currently available, so we are interested in hearing from candidates seeking either full time or part-time work. (Please indicate any preferences clearly in your application)

At Maes yr Haul, we can offer:

A welcoming, supportive and experienced staff team, with a strong commitment to inclusion and pupil wellbeing.

A modern learning environment with excellent facilities and opportunities for further professional learning and development.

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: 17 June 2026

Shortlisting Date: Week Beginning 22 June 2026

Interview Date: Week Beginning 29 June 2026

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

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