Behaviour Support Officer

Teaching Personnel; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly PAYE pay

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Free CPD training

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Behaviour Support Officer to join a partner secondary school in Pontypool, South Wales. The role focuses on 1:1 and small group support for pupils with ALN and behavioural needs, helping them stay engaged and confident in the classroom.

Hours are 8:30am–3:30pm with a pay rate of £14.25 per hour, for the full academic year. This role offers valuable classroom experience and CPD opportunities within a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience could include, but is not limited to: Education, Coaching, Sports, Youth work, Care & Support work, Mentoring or Tutoring, Camp leading, or ANY other transferable experience and qualifications you can confidently demonstrate at interview.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and behavioural challenges.
• Support students who find traditional classroom settings difficult with consistent emotional and academic backing.
• Assist in keeping pupils focused, engaged and motivated during lessons.

Skills

Education

Coaching

Sports

Youth work

Care & Support work

Mentoring or Tutoring

Camp leading

Other transferable experience

Education

Enhanced DBS on the update service

Education Workforce Regulation registration (EWC)

Level 2 Safeguarding course

Job description

Location: Pontypool, South Wales
Pay Rate: £14.25 an hour
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full Academic Year

About the Role

Do you have a passion for working with young people and helping them make the most of their education?
Teaching Personnel is seeking a Behaviour Support Officer to join one of our partner secondary schools in the Pontypool area.

As a Behaviour Support Officer, you'll play a vital role in building strong, positive relationships with students-acting as a trusted guide and communicator to ensure they feel understood and supported. You'll work closely with pupils who need additional help to stay focused, engaged, and motivated in lessons. By being a positive role model, you'll help them overcome barriers to learning and develop the confidence to reach their full potential. Some students may simply need extra encouragement to thrive in the classroom.

In this role, you'll provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a range of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and behavioural challenges. You'll work with students who may find traditional classroom settings difficult, offering consistent emotional and academic support throughout the school day.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people while gaining valuable experience and insight for a future career in education.

Requirements

As you will be supporting young people, we will require applicants which have experience in some capacity.

Experience could include, but is not limited to:

• Education
• Coaching
• Sports
• Youth work
• Care & Support work
• Mentoring or Tutoring
• Camp leading
• Or ANY other transferable experience and qualifications you can confidently demonstrate at interview!

The ideal candidate will also require the following: (We can help you obtain the below as part of the registration process)

• Enhanced DBS on the update service
• Education Workforce Regulation registration (EWC)
• Aged 18 and over
• Level 2 Safeguarding course (completed as part of your onboarding)
• 2 professional based references which cover a 24-month period (or equivalent)

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

At Teaching Personnel, we're not just an agency- we help you build a meaningful career in education. By joining us, you'll gain access to:

• Competitive daily pay
• Weekly PAYE pay
• A dedicated recruitment consultant offering personalised guidance and local school placements
• Free access to CPD-accredited training, including behaviour support and safeguarding courses
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent opportunities

Ready to Make a Difference for Young People?

Join us in helping students feel supported, confident, and included in school life. If you're passionate about giving every young person the chance to thrive, we'd love to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.