Pupil Support Officer wanted in Bridgend

PASTORAL SUPPORT OFFICER NEEDED!
Location: Bridgend
Start Date: September 2026
37 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only

✨ Passionate about supporting young people in education?
✨ Experienced in behaviour management and pastoral support?
✨ Looking for a rewarding permanent school-based role?

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.

✅ What We’re Looking For:

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
Main Responsibilities:

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
What You’ll Get in Return:

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
Ready to support and inspire learners in a rewarding school role? Apply now, closing date soon!
APPLY NOW to join a committed and supportive education team.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive 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.

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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
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