Student Support Officer

Student Support Officer Closing date: midnight 9 August Interview: same week Start Date: September / October Salary: £34,000-£37,000 This role is 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Term time only would be considered About United Learning United Learning is a unique group of independent and state schools working together to achieve the best in everyone. Our vision is to provide excellent education so that all young people are able to make a success of their lives and, if we are to realise this vision, we need to make sure we attract, develop and reward the key ingredient – you. Job Introduction We seek a motivated, committed and caring individual to the role of Student Support Officer. We want the best for our students and the person in this role will support young people so that they can overcome barriers and achieve their full potential. This is through one to one support and intervention as well as through group activities in and beyond the school day. Experience and knowledge of child protection and safeguarding would be an advantage but training will be given. We know that outstanding Student Support Officers have transferable skills and are confident and effective in all aspects of their role, but we also recognise that you will need support and challenge so that you can grow to be the best you can be – we will make this happen. You will relate to the Academy’s ethos of “the best in everyone” and enjoy working with a rich, diverse group of young people in a dynamic and vibrant learning environment. Walthamstow Academy is sponsored by United Learning. As part of the largest group of Academies and independent schools, we offer outstanding professional development and career progression across both the maintained and independent sector. To conclude, we need someone who is passionate about making a difference. Main Responsibilities Meet with students who may have self-referred or who have been referred for emotional, psychological and other n