Location: Newport

Pay: £105 - £120 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Start Date: ASAP
Sector: Secondary Education

Make a Real Difference to Young People's Lives

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and resilient Student Support Officer to join one of our partner secondary schools in Newport. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people, promoting positive behaviour, and helping students overcome barriers to learning.

Working as part of the school's Inclusion Team, you will play a key role in maintaining a positive learning environment and supporting students who may present with behavioural, emotional, or social challenges. You will act as a trusted role model, helping students re-engage with their education while building positive relationships across the school.

The Role

As a Student Support Officer, you will:

• Support the school's behaviour and inclusion strategies
• Work with students on a 1:1 basis within the Student Support Centre
• Provide guidance and intervention for pupils who require additional behavioural support
• Help create a calm, safe and productive learning environment
• Act as a positive link between students, teachers and support staff
• Encourage students to make positive choices and develop self-management skills
• Coordinate and supervise learning activities for students outside of mainstream lessons

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent behaviour management and conflict de-escalation skills
• A calm, patient and confident approach when working with young people
• A strong understanding of safeguarding practices and procedures
• The ability to build positive relationships and maintain professional boundaries
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The confidence to work independently and use initiative when required

Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent), or
• At least 6 months' experience working with young people in a support, education, care, youth work or mentoring setting

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS certificate (or be willing to obtain one with our support)
• Be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), or be willing to register
• Provide two professional references covering the last 24 months

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

At Teaching Personnel, we pride ourselves on supporting our staff throughout every stage of their career. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

✅ A dedicated consultant who understands your goals and preferences
✅ Access to a wide range of school opportunities across South Wales
✅ Ongoing support and professional development
✅ Competitive daily rates of pay
✅ Our rewarding Refer a Friend scheme, giving you the opportunity to earn extra money through successful referrals

Apply Today

If you're passionate about supporting young people and want to make a meaningful impact in a secondary school setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your education career with Teaching Personnel.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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