Student Support Worker

We are looking for a confident, determined, and assured Student Support Worker to join us.

In this role, you will work with the Assistant Principal and wider Support and Guidance Team to ensure every student is supported to achieve their potential.

The Support and Guidance Team is located in the centre of the academy comprising two areas. The first area is led by the Assistant Principal in charge of Support and Guidance, who leads a team of four Student Support Workers. The second area is led by the DSL/Early Help Manager, who leads the Safeguarding Officer, an HLTA and Student Support Worker who are dedicated to delivering emotional support and counselling interventions.

Your role will be to ensure the day-to-day smooth running of the academy, making certain that students are focused on learning. You will manage the implementation of the Behaviour Policy, liaise with parents/carers and teachers, and provide interventions to students accordingly. The Student Support Worker will work as part of an experienced and vitally important team to make certain that the academy is a calm and orderly environment where students have a positive attitude to learning and school.

In this role, you will work 37 hours per week at 39 weeks, term time plus INSET days.

Vision & Aims - The de Ferrers Trust

The de Ferrers Trust is a Multi Academy Trust comprising three Secondary Academies and four Primary Academies, currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire.

Our vision is to ensure the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background. We aim to achieve this vision through:

• Delivering a high-quality education


• Recruiting, developing and retaining high-calibre members of staff


• Establishing and developing robust governance


• Ensuring financial probity and viability


• Developing a highly efficient Trust infrastructure and central services


• Establishing effective systems to support the sustainable growth of the Trust


CPD

The Trust believes that professional development is key to being successful and offers excellent opportunities for colleagues to grow and achieve. We provide tailored CPD, mentoring, strong support and a range of developmental opportunities across the Trust.

In Return

We strive to be an Employer of Choice and are committed to the wellbeing and development of our colleagues. You will join a supportive, warm and friendly community and enjoy an excellent benefits package, which includes:

• Cycle-to-work scheme


• Employee assistance programme


• Discounted gym membership


• BHSF healthcare scheme


• Eyecare voucher scheme


Visits

Prospective applicants are welcome to visit, and this can be arranged by telephoning .

To Apply

If you would like to discuss the role or have any other queries, please contact the HR Team on .

Click the 'Quick Apply' button to complete your application.

This is an open advert and will close once a suitable candidate has been found. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of applications.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

The Trust believes that professional development is key to being successful and offers excellent opportunities for colleagues to grow and achieve. We provide tailored CPD, mentoring, strong support and a range of developmental opportunities across the Trust.

We strive to be an Employer of Choice and are committed to the wellbeing and development of our colleagues. You will join a supportive, warm and friendly community and enjoy an excellent benefits package, which includes:

• Cycle-to-work scheme


• Employee assistance programme


• Discounted gym membership


• BHSF healthcare scheme


• Eyecare voucher scheme