Student Support Officer

Teaching Personnel; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is searching for a Student Support Officer in Newport. You will support students facing behavioural challenges by working in the Student Support Centre. Ideal candidates should have robust behaviour management and conflict resolution skills. This role will involve collaboration with the inclusion team and maintaining a calm working environment. Applicants must have an NVQ Level 3 in Teaching Assistance or equivalent and undergo safeguarding checks as part of the job requirements.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Dedicated consultant support

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
• Enhanced Child Only DBS Certificate.
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) required.

Responsibilities

• Support students one-on-one in the Student Support Centre.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Engage in the school’s performance management process.

Skills

Strong behaviour management skills

Conflict de-escalation skills

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Teaching Assistance or equivalent qualification

Job description

Student Support Officer Wanted in Newport

Location: Newport
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £95-115 per day
Sector: Secondary Education
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 15:30

About the Role

Teaching Personnel is excited to recruit a Student Support Officer for one of our partner schools in Newport. In this role, you will be part of the inclusion team, working towards the school’s behaviour management strategy. The ideal candidate will promote positive behaviour, support the Student Support Centre, coordinate appropriate activities, and create a calm working environment for students facing behavioural challenges. We seek an individual with strong behaviour management skills who can effectively bridge the gap between students and teaching staff.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong behaviour management and conflict de-escalation skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• NVQ Level 3 in Teaching Assistance or equivalent qualification, or 6 months relevant experience

Key Responsibilities

• Support students by removing them from mainstream classes and working with them one-on-one in the Student Support Centre
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Show initiative and collaborate effectively within a team
• Engage in the school’s performance management process
• Work flexibly as needed

Job Requirements

• Enhanced Child Only DBS Certificate (we can assist you in obtaining this)
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• Two professional references covering the past 24 months

Why Choose Teaching Personnel

At Teaching Personnel, you will be paired with a dedicated consultant who will help you find a role that meets your needs. Whether you’re starting your career in education or looking to enhance your skills, we are here to support you. Plus, take advantage of our ‘refer a friend’ scheme to earn extra cash while you work!

Interested?

Click the apply button below to submit your application!

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. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.