Overview
Required to start as soon as possible, a Student Support Officer to provide pastoral and learning support to students at Kelvin Hall School. You will work alongside the Pastoral Year Leaders assisting in the implementation of agreed support strategies and restorative practice where necessary. We are looking for someone who believes in building strong relationships with students and families and is willing to go the extra mile to support them in being successful both in and outside of school. The role is to provide support and guidance to students, including support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist in the management and care of pupils around the school. You will possess excellent communication skills and work closely with parents/carers. In addition, you will be required to support student supervision before school and at break and lunch times.
Responsibilities
* The ability to establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model.
* An understanding of the various barriers to learning, particularly in relation to those that would affect behavior.
* Support in building supportive relationships with students and families and assisting in the implementation of agreed support strategies.
* Provide support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils and assist in the management and care of pupils around the school.
* Support student supervision before school and at break and lunch times.
Qualifications and Personal Qualities
* The ability to establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model.
* An understanding of the various barriers to learning, particularly in relation to those that would affect behavior.
* To be empathetic and a good listener;
* To be encouraging and motivating;
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
Safeguarding, Equality and Recruitment
Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of safer recruitment processes and in accordance with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including enhanced DBS check, Children’s Barred List check, Section 128 (where relevant), Prohibition check and overseas checks as applicable, identity check, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and right to work in the UK.
Equality and Diversity
Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and communities. There is a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect where discrimination is not tolerated and individuals are treated equitably and fairly.
Benefits and Next Steps
* An inclusive and forward-thinking school within a supportive Multi-Academy Trust
* Opportunities for professional growth through leadership development programmes
* Access to staff benefits platform, including retail discounts, gym membership offers, and savings schemes such as cycle-to-work
* Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme
Note: Please be aware that CVs are not accepted; applications must be submitted using the organisation's application form.
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