Pastoral Support Officer

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?

Teacher Active 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.

• 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

• 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
• Teacher Active 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.

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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

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.

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