Progress and Engagement Guide

Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy in Hayes, Bromley, seeks a Progress & Engagement Guide (Part-Time) to support vulnerable secondary students. You will assist with welfare, safeguarding, attendance, and engagement, helping them transition and build confidence for learning within a supportive, multi-disciplinary team.

Role focuses on trauma-informed and restorative approaches, with opportunities for professional development. Term-time only, 39 weeks, 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged young people.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with vulnerable pupils.
• Good safeguarding and child protection understanding.
• Calm, resilient and supportive in difficult situations.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and restorative approaches.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and with external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support students with personal development, welfare, safeguarding, attendance and engagement.
• Work with safeguarding and pastoral teams to assist transition and build resilience.
• Provide targeted support for SEMH, behavioral and attendance needs to access education.

Skills

Secondary students experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Trauma-informed approaches

Restorative practices

Team collaboration

Tools

Arbor

CPOMS

Job description

Progress & Engagement Guide (Part-Time)

Assessment & Transition Centre (ATC) | Hayes, Bromley

22.2 Hours per Week (3 Days) | Term Time Only (39 Weeks)

Permanent Position | LSEAT Scale H17-H20

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Progress & Engagement Guide to join our supportive team within the Assessment & Transition Centre (ATC), part of our Secondary Alternative Provision in Hayes, Bromley. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to helping vulnerable young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve success.

About the Role

As our Progress & Engagement Guide, you will play a vital role in supporting students' personal development, welfare, safeguarding, attendance, behaviour and engagement. You will work closely with pupils joining the provision, supporting their transition and helping them build the confidence and resilience needed to thrive.

Working alongside teaching, safeguarding and pastoral teams, you will provide targeted support to students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH), behavioural and attendance needs, helping them to access education and achieve positive outcomes.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with secondary-aged young people.
• Can build positive, professional relationships with vulnerable and challenging pupils.
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• Is calm, resilient and able to support students through difficult situations.
• Understands trauma-informed and restorative approaches.
• Works effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and with external agencies.

Desirable Experience

• Alternative Provision, PRU or SEMH settings.
• Mental Health First Aid training.
• Experience using systems such as Arbor or CPOMS.
• Full UK driving licence.

Why Join Us?

• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people.
• A supportive and experienced team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A rewarding role where every day brings the chance to help students succeed.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check, satisfactory references, social media screening (where applicable), and all safer recruitment checks in line with statutory guidance.

If you are enthusiastic about helping young people overcome barriers and fulfil their potential, we would love to hear from you.