Special Needs Support Assistant - Litchard Primary School

Educators Wales; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational organization in Bridgend is seeking a Special Needs Support Assistant to support children with additional needs at Litchard Primary School. The position involves attending morning and afternoon sessions with flexible hours. Candidates must have experience working with children, an Enhanced DBS check, and the ability to communicate in Welsh. This is a temporary role, term time only, offering a salary of £16,027 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people who have additional needs is an advantage.
• Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred list is required.
• Ability to communicate in Welsh is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs in the school setting.
• Attend during morning and afternoon sessions with flexible hours.
• Greet customers in Welsh.

Skills

Experience working with children who have additional needs

Ability to communicate in Welsh

Flexible availability

Job description

Special Needs Support Assistant - Litchard Primary School

Salary: £16,027 per annum

Job Description

Term Time Only, 27.5 hours per week, temporary until 31 August 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Support children with additional needs in the school setting.
• Attend during morning and afternoon sessions, with flexible hours to meet pupil needs.
• Greet customers in Welsh.
• Protect children, young people or adults at risk (core duty of all council employees).

Qualifications & requirements:

• Experience working with children and young people who have additional needs (advantage).
• Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred list required.
• Ability to communicate in Welsh.
• Flexible availability to cover additional hours as needed.

Closing Date: 07 January 2026

Shortlisting Date: 13 January 2026

Interview Date: 30 January 2026

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

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