Behaviour Support Officer

35 hours per week

39 weeks per year

Start Date: ASAP

Thank you for your interest in the position of Behaviour Support Officer at Abersychan School. This is an important position in our school, where the main responsibility will be to coordinate provision, maintain administration, supervise and support students who are in Internal Exclusion. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, well organised and positively embrace working with students in a challenging context.

Abersychan School is an 11-16 comprehensive school which meets the needs of children of all abilities. We want every person to 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 720 students, 48 teachers and 46 members of support staff. The school serves an area of socio-economic disadvantage and 32% 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.

We are looking for an exceptional person who has the energy, drive, resilience and commitment to join us at this crucial time in our improvement journey. If you are excited by the prospect of playing a significant 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.

Please do not hesitate to contact Keri Powell should you wish to receive further information regarding this role or to arrange a visit to the school.

Closing date: 23:59 5th March 2026

Interview date:
Week beginning 9th March 2026

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.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Employer 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, test or interview.

Abersychan 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. If successful, you will be expected to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before appointment is confirmed. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview.