Pastoral Support Officer

TeacherActive Limited.; Blaina; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD certificates

Market leading pay

Referral scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited, in partnership with a welcoming mainstream secondary school in Brynmawr, Wales, invites applications for a Pastoral Support Officer on a long-term temporary basis with an immediate start. You will support pupils, manage challenging behaviour, and work with staff to promote a positive, inclusive classroom atmosphere.

The successful candidate will have prior school-based experience, strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school or educational setting.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour and supporting pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage challenging behaviour and support pupils with SEMH needs.
• Provide pastoral support to pupils and promote positive relationships.
• Collaborate with teaching and support staff to create a supportive learning environment.
• Contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives in the school.

Skills

School experience

Behaviour management

Stakeholder liaison

Communication skills

Patience & resilience

Adaptable approach

Job description

Are you an experienced Pastoral Support Officer looking for your next opportunity?

Do you have experience managing challenging behaviour and supporting pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs?

Are you confident liaising with teaching and support staff to promote positive behaviour and create a supportive learning environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming mainstream secondary school in Brynmawr that is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The school is dedicated to ensuring all pupils receive the guidance, encouragement and pastoral support they need to thrive both academically and personally.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Pastoral Support Officer on a long-term temporary basis with an immediate start. The successful Pastoral Support Officer will work closely with teaching and support staff to manage challenging behaviour, provide pastoral support to pupils and promote positive relationships, helping young people overcome barriers to learning and develop their confidence and emotional wellbeing.

The successful Pastoral Support Officer will have:

• Previous experience working within a school, pastoral support or educational setting
• Experience managing challenging behaviour and supporting pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Confidence liaising with teachers, support staff and other professionals
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.