Special Support Officer - Ysgol Castell

32.5 hours per week

Term Time

Fixed Term up to 31 August 2026

An enthusiastic, motivated and committed person is required by the Governing Body of Ysgol Bryn Castell to support pupils with Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties including Autism alongside other Additional Learning Needs (ALN) as a Special Support Officer within a special school environment.

• Support pupils with Behavioural, Emotional and Social Difficulties (BESD) including Autism.
• Work with pupils across both primary and secondary phases.
• Protect children, young people or adults at risk.

• Some experience working with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and BESD, including Autism.
• Ability to conduct a basic conversation through Welsh.
• Enhanced with Children's Barred list criminal records check by DBS.

• Access to the Brivilege Rewards programme.
• Discounted membership rate at Halo Leisure.
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work scheme.
• Occupational Health Services: in-house counsellor, full access to SAS physical and mental health well-being services and VIVUP support.
• Training and Development support by YBC.

• Closing Date: 4 March 2026
• Shortlisting Date:
  Week Ending 6 March 2026
• Interview Date:
  Week Ending 13 March 2026