Pupil Support Officer

Pupil Support Officer wanted in Bridgend!

PASTORAL SUPPORT OFFICER NEEDED!

Location:

Bridgend

Start Date:

September 2026

37 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic Pastoral Support Officer to join a supportive secondary school environment.

The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day running of the school’s Internal Exclusion Room, providing learners with a safe and structured environment to continue learning, reflect on behaviour, and successfully reintegrate into mainstream lessons.

• Experience working with children or young people within an educational setting
• Strong behaviour management and de‑escalation skills
• Experience using restorative approaches
• Ability to support vulnerable learners and pupils with ALN
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A calm, professional, and supportive approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion practices
• Enhanced DBS check required for this role

• Supervising and supporting learners within the Internal Exclusion Room
• Delivering targeted learning tasks and restorative conversations
• Supporting learner reintegration back into mainstream lessons
• Maintaining accurate behaviour records and reports
• Liaising with senior leadership, teachers, pastoral staff, and parents/carers
• Supporting pupils with additional learning and behavioural needs
• Monitoring pupil progress and behaviour impact through follow-up support
• Creating a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment

• Permanent term‑time position within a supportive school setting
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupil wellbeing and behaviour
• Ongoing support and professional development opportunities
• Weekly pay via PAYE
• Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process

Equal opportunities employer

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