Curriculum Support Officer: Cover Supervisor and SEND Support

SGS; Ham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Green UTC is seeking an exceptional Curriculum Support Officer who believes that timely support can transform a student’s experience and outcomes. You will help students overcome barriers, build resilience, and stay engaged in learning across academic and personal development.

In this role you will supervise study, contribute to SEND processes, and collaborate with staff and external agencies to ensure every learner receives the support they need to thrive and progress to their next

Qualifications

• Sets high expectations for behaviour, engagement, and achievement.
• Creates a calm, supportive, and structured learning environment.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Support students to overcome barriers and develop positive learning behaviours.
• Provide structured study supervision to enable students to remain focused and productive.
• Collaborate with staff and external agencies to support student outcomes.
• Contribute to meaningful SEND processes, ensuring students receive the support they need to thrive.

Job description

At Berkeley Green UTC, we don't just support learning, we foster ambition, build resilience, and ensure every young person has the confidence and skills to succeed beyond education. We are seeking an exceptional Curriculum Support Officer who believes, deeply and passionately, that the right support, delivered at the right time, can transform a student's experience and outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to work in a setting where students have chosen their pathway, where relationships matter, and where support is purposeful, structured, and impactful. Why this role matters Our students arrive with ambition, but some require additional support to overcome barriers to learning, particularly around social, emotional, and mental health needs. They need a Curriculum Support Officer who can provide consistency, structure, and encouragement, ensuring they remain engaged, independent, and successful. You won't simply supervise learning; you will:

• Support students to overcome barriers and develop positive learning behaviours
• Build confidence, resilience, and independence in both academic and personal development
• Provide structured study supervision that enables students to remain focused and productive
• Contribute to meaningful SEND processes, ensuring students receive the support they need to thrive

What makes Berkeley Green UTC different Step into our UTC and you'll feel it instantly - a culture built on professionalism, respect, and genuine human connection.

• Students are polite, motivated, and purposeful
• Staff know every learner, because relationships matter here
• Learning is cutting-edge, employer-informed, and future-focused
• Facilities are state-of-the-­art, designed with industry partners
• Education is both academic and technical, equally valued

We are looking for someone who:

• Sets high expectations for behaviour, engagement, and achievement
• Creates a calm, supportive, and structured learning environment
• Can confidently supervise students and manage behaviour effectively
• Builds strong, professional relationships with students, colleagues, and families
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Works proactively with staff and external agencies to support student outcomes
• Is flexible, resilient, and solution-focused when responding to challenges
• Embraces continuous development and reflects on their practice

Beyond the classroom At Berkeley Green UTC, support extends beyond lessons.

• Contribute to a curriculum shaped by industry and opportunity
• Work alongside employers and partners who enrich learning
• Support students as they progress to top universities, apprenticeships, and careers
• Play a full role in a community where collaboration and shared purpose matter

A place where you can thrive

• Values integrity, respect, and professionalism
• Invests in high-quality CPD and career development
• Encourages innovation and celebrates excellence
• Believes that great teaching changes lives
• A genuinely inclusive and specialist setting
• Comprehensive induction and support
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
• A warm and collaborative team culture
• Meaningful work where you can see the impact you make every day
• Our students are curious, resilient and full of potential. We are proud to create an environment where individuality is celebrated and every achievement matters.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to health and wellbeing support services