Job Description
Student Engagement Officer – Secondary School
Location: Caerphilly, South WalesPay: £100 per day via PAYEE with weekly payHours: 8:30am – 3:00pmStart: 7 of September 2026
With the summer term approaching, this is an excellent opportunity to join a secondary school environment and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.
Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting a Student Engagement Officer to work within a Caerphilly secondary school. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people and are looking to gain valuable experience within education.
The role also offers clear progression opportunities, including the chance to lead classes and deliver pre-planned lessons. This provides an excellent platform for developing classroom management skills, building confidence, and gaining greater responsibility within a school setting.
The Role
As a Student Engagement Officer, you will support pupils who may require additional guidance, encouragement, or consistency throughout the school day. This may include students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), social and emotional needs, or those who benefit from positive role models and structured support.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing one-to-one and small-group support both inside and outside the classroom
* Supporting pupils with behaviour management, emotional regulation, and confidence building
* Encouraging engagement with learning and maintaining positive routines
* Developing strong, professional relationships with students to help them feel supported and motivated
* Supervising and delivering pre-set lessons, ensuring pupils remain focused, engaged, and on task
* Promoting a positive learning environment while maintaining high expectations of behaviour
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
About You
We are keen to hear from candidates who have experience working with young people through areas such as:
* Sports coaching or leadership
* Youth work or mentoring
* Care and support work
* Tutoring or classroom support
* Volunteering, activity camps, or community-based programmes
If you can demonstrate relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for supporting young people, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
Teaching Personnel will support successful applicants in obtaining the necessary clearances and registrations where required.
Applicants must:
* Be aged 18 or over
* Hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
* Hold, or be willing to obtain, EWC registration
* Complete Level 2 Safeguarding Training during onboarding
* Provide two professional references covering the previous 24 months
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
* Weekly PAYE pay
* Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
* Free CPD opportunities, including safeguarding and classroom supervisor training
* Access to long-term and permanent opportunities within education
* Valuable experience working directly with young people in a secondary school setting
* Ideal preparation for careers in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, counselling, pastoral support, and ALN/SEN services
Apply Today
If you are motivated, resilient, and committed to helping young people achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.
Submit your CV today to take the next step towards a rewarding career in education and student support.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.