Medical and School Support Officer - Abersychan School

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Abersychan Comprehensive School 07/08/2026 Medical and School Support Officer
- Abersychan School Apply online

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Salary Grade 4 | £26,824 - £28,598 PRO RATA Contractual hours 37 Basis Term Time Package 37 hours per week | 41 weeks per year | Permanent Job category/type Children and Family Services, Education, School Date posted 21/07/2026 Job reference REQ
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006478 Medical and School Support Officer Letter.docx REQ
006478 Medical and School Support Officer
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006478 Medical and School Support Officer Letter
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006478 Medical and School Support Officer
- Abersychan School.docx

Dear Prospective Applicant

Thank you for your interest in the position of Medical and School Support Officer at Abersychan School.

Abersychan School is an 11-16 comprehensive school which ensures that children of all abilities fulfil their potential. We are a school that is committed to ensuring that all our young people are happy, successful and ready for their lives beyond school. Our expectations and standards are high. We have a committed and caring staff who are dedicated to ensuring that each child achieves their personal best.

The school currently has 723 students, 47 teachers and 45 members of support staff. The school serves an area of socio-economic disadvantage and 30% of students are entitled to free school meals.

The school’s aims are delivered through a strong pastoral system, a commitment to providing high quality learning experiences and an extensive range of sporting, cultural, musical and extra-curricular activities. Students are happy, hard-working and positive about the school. They genuinely are an asset to our community and are incredibly friendly. We have fantastic parents and governors who are very supportive in helping us ensure that each student receives the very best education.

The school has been widely commended for making significant improvements to behaviour management and we are focussed on securing the highest standards through an outstanding provision.

If you are excited by the prospect of playing a role in realising the school’s ambitions, have an unrelenting belief that all students can achieve, regardless of background and ability, then we would love to hear from you! In return, I personally guarantee you the very best level of support.

Applications should be submitted via the Local Authority platform linked in the eteach advertisement. Please contact the Business Manager if you have any questions:
David.

Williamso

Closing: 23:59pm Friday 7 th August 2026

Interview:
Wednesday 9 th September 2026

You mustdemonstratehow you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specificationin order tosecure an interview:

How to apply

Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service .

Registration with the Education Workforce Council isrequiredfor this position.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair,supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, youngpeopleand vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential.

You are welcome tosubmityour application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager.

We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission,testor interview.

Please ensure that you only apply for this position via Torfaen Council’s vacancies website.

Medical and School Support Officer
- Abersychan School Apply online

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