Grade 5 Behaviour Support Officer

lliswerryhigh; Newport; On-site; GBP 27,000 - GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A school in Newport is seeking a Grade 5 Behaviour Support Officer on a fixed-term basis. This full-time position, with a salary of £27,711 - £30,060 pro rata, involves supporting learners in the Inclusion Room and helping them overcome barriers to learning. The successful candidate will possess patience and resilience, thrive in a team environment, and be motivated to inspire challenging students. A generous benefits package is included.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Discounted Newport Live membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in a school or similar environment.
• Ability to build positive relationships with learners.
• Skills in supporting individuals and groups in learning.

Responsibilities

• Supervise learners sent to the Inclusion Room.
• Support learners to access their learning effectively.
• Provide advice to learners on behavior and attendance.

Skills

Patience

Understanding

Resilience

Team player

Job description

* Grade 5 Behaviour Support OfficerFast Apply# Grade 5 Behaviour Support OfficerEmployerLocation: Nash Road, NewportContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeSalary: £27,711 - £30,060 pro rata 86% salaryPosted: 26th January 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 23rd February 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1531134Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Job ID: 1531134* Share :Behaviour Support OfficerGrade 5, £27,711 - £30,060 pro rata 86% salaryTerm time onlyThis is a fixed-term position until 31 August 2026, with the possibility of extension subject to funding and/or business needs.Working Pattern: Monday-Thursday 08:00 - 16:00Friday 08:00 - 15:30(Total - 37 hours)We are looking for a highly motivated, flexible individual with relevant work experience to work with the school’s inclusion team from 1st September 2025. The role will involve working under the guidance of members of the school leadership team, working closely with Senior Behaviour Support Officer and staff from across the school to play a key role in delivering pastoral and learning support to learners sent to the Inclusion Room (IR) office. In addition, you will receive and supervise learners excluded from, or otherwise not working to a normal timetable.You will work to address the needs of learners who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning. You will support individuals and groups of learners to enable access to learning and assist the school’s teachers with the management of learners within the classroom and beyond.Working closely with our learners you will advise and provide information to enable them to make choices about their own learning/behaviour/attendance, as well as challenging and motivating learners, promoting and reinforcing their self-esteem. A key part of this role is to support learners to access learning using appropriate strategies and resources.Patience, understanding, resilience and a caring attitude along with the ability to provide support and build positive relationships is essential in this role.You will be a team player who is able to organise and plan their own time. If you are motivated by how children learn and are able to inspire our more challenging children then we look forward to hearing from you.The appointment process will involve an interview with members of the school leadership team and a selection of Governors.This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).As an employee of Newport City Council, you will be able to enjoy the benefits of a generous pension scheme, discounted Newport Live membership as well as other benefits including the Cycle to Work Scheme. Please see link below for further details.Working for the CouncilClosing Date: 23.02.2026Shortlisting Date: 24.02.2026Interview Date: 20.03.2026### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Lliswerry High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Lliswerry High School