Student Support Offi

Student Support Officer - Secondary School
Location: Newport, Wales
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: £105 - £120 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday | 08:00 - 16:00
Sector: Secondary Education | Student Behaviour Support

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for a Student Support Officer to join one of our partner secondary schools in Newport. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for someone looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

As a Student Support Officer, you'll be part of the school's Inclusion Team, working closely with staff and students to promote positive behaviour and create a supportive learning environment. You'll work 1:1 with students who require behavioural support and help implement the school's behaviour management strategy.

• Work with students displaying disruptive behaviour in the Student Support Centre (SSC)

• Provide 1:1 support and a calm, structured learning environment

• Act as a liaison between students and teaching staff

• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate discretion at all times

• Use initiative to work independently and collaboratively

• Support and contribute to the school's performance management process

• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or 6+ months of relevant experience

• Strong behaviour management and conflict resolution skills

• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding procedures

• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure

• Enhanced DBS check on the Child Workforce Register (or willingness to apply)

• Registration with the EWC (Education Workforce Council)

• Two recent professional references (covering the last 24 months)