Student Learning Support Officer - Llanwern High SchoolCouncil

Post No. POSN004011 - Student Learning Support Officer - Llanwern High School

Llanwern High School is an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school serving much of the eastern side of Newport. We are housed in a new building that provides a learning environment and facilities appropriate for a 21st century school.

We currently have just over 1100 pupils on roll.

We believe that education should be about preparing young people with the key skills and behaviours that they will need for a successful future, hence our school vision of “Nurture, Growth, Success for All”.

We pride ourselves on the wider opportunities to support pupil development outside of the classroom, such as our recent production of Grease, our Cultural Showcase, alongside regular sporting fixtures. We have a pupil leadership team that is actively involved in decision making across the school and supporting community projects.

In 2022, we were the proud recipients of the inaugural Betty Campbell MBE award for promoting the contributions and perspectives of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. We are a school that fosters an environment of kindness and respect built upon the positive relationships between pupils and staff.

At Llanwern High school you would be part of a supportive school environment with staff wellbeing high in our priorities. We provide high-quality support for colleagues at all stages of their careers, with bespoke professional learning from both internal and external providers.

September 2024 will see the launch of a new middle leaders’ course to sit alongside opportunities for staff aspiring to be senior leaders.

The role

Student Learning support officer

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and highly organised individual to join our dedicated team as a Student Learning support officer within a high school in Newport.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our students to achieve their academic, personal and future aspirations. You will work closely with students, teaching staff, pastoral teams and families to provide high-quality support, encouragement and guidance throughout their sixth-form journey.

We are looking for someone who is approachable, proactive and passionate about helping young people succeed.

The role will involve supporting students with their learning, organisation, attendance, study skills and personal development, while helping them to develop the confidence, independence and resilience needed for further
education, employment and adult life.

The successful candidate will be able to build positive relationships with young people, identify barriers to learning and provide practical and creative solutions to help students overcome them. Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively as part of a wider team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is committed to making a positive and lasting difference to the lives of young people and who would enjoy working in a busy, supportive and forward-thinking student environment.


If you have any queries regarding this position please contact Emily Tulloch: [email protected]

Closing date of Sunday 1st November
Shortlisting W/C – 2nd November
Interviews W/C – 9th November
Start Date – ASAP

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values – Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd – Ein Gwerthoedd, Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd

Position type: Part time