Special Support Assistant (SSA) - The Bridge
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £19,548 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 September 2025 |
| Location: | Bridgend, CF31 4WB |
| Company: | Bridgend County Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 17836_CBC |
Summary
Special Support Assistant (SSA) - The Bridge
Job description
32.5 hours per week
Term Time
The Bridge Alternative Provision Portfolio Pupil Referral Unit is a specialist provision for primary and secondary age pupils who have emotional, social and behavioural difficulties. The Bridge is seeking to appoint a Grade 4 Special Support Assistant to work across the whole provision. The post holder will be required to provide support for pupils with ESBD needs, promoting and aiding their reintegration back to mainstream where appropriate.
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: 24 September 2025
Shortlisting Date: 29 September 2025
Interview Date: 8 October 2025
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
Job description
32.5 hours per week
Term Time
The Bridge Alternative Provision Portfolio Pupil Referral Unit is a specialist provision for primary and secondary age pupils who have emotional, social and behavioural difficulties. The Bridge is seeking to appoint a Grade 4 Special Support Assistant to work across the whole provision. The post holder will be required to provide support for pupils with ESBD needs, promoting and aiding their reintegration back to mainstream where appropriate.
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: 24 September 2025
Shortlisting Date: 29 September 2025
Interview Date: 8 October 2025
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
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