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Teaching Vacancies; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking an inspirational Student Support Worker to support students academically, behaviourally and pastorally from November 2026. You will work within a team to promote positive attitudes, liaise with senior leaders and safeguarding teams, and deliver targeted 1:1 and group sessions.

The role involves working with families, using assessment data to meet academic targets and referring to external services when appropriate. A commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Provides academic, behavioural and pastoral support to students.
• Promotes positive attitudes and behaviour within the academy.
• Works as part of a team of Student Support Workers and liaises with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Establish 1:1 and group support sessions for students.
• Identify student support needs from initial sessions and plan appropriate support.
• Support students with areas including anger, anxiety, resilience, bullying and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with families and lead meetings to create action plans.
• Use assessment data to support students toward academic targets.
• Make referrals to external services as needed.
• Uphold safeguarding and determine escalation pathways as required.
• Participate in multi-agency meetings and contribute to local risk assessments.
• Contribute to anti-bullying initiatives and mentor peers.

Skills

1:1 sessions

Group sessions

Behavioural support

Pastoral care

Safeguarding

Multi-agency liaison

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, professional Student Support Worker from November 2026. This non-teaching role would suit an individual who is able to provide appropriate academic, behavioural and pastoral support for students as well as build effective, positive relationships with students. The successful candidate will operate as part of a team of Student Support Workers who excel in promoting positive attitudes and behaviour at all times. Close liaison with Senior Leaders and other members of the Academy's pastoral team is a key part of this role.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

• Establish a systematic method of supporting students through effective and productive 1:1 sessions and group sessions.
• Identify support needs amongst students during initial sessions, which lead to the provision of effective support based on the needs of the individual.
• Knowledge of and ability to support students in a range of areas, including anger, emotional support, self-esteem, anxiety, self-harm, sexual exploitation, bereavement, building resilience, bullying, friendship issues, transitioning difficulties, healthy eating, hygiene, online safety, and puberty.
• Work with families which include multiple children, creating action plans when leading meetings, as appropriate.
• Offer provision which supports students in achieving academic targets and goals, using assessment data as necessary.
• Use knowledge of external services within the local area to provide appropriate support to individuals and families, including making referrals to appropriate agencies.
• Protect children within the academy, ensuring that safeguarding takes place in an effective and timely manner, assessing the level of safeguarding needed within this element of your role.
• Make decisions about whether concerns should be followed up through universal providers, early help assessment (EHA) or via a referral to child services.
• Attend multi-agency meetings, both internally within the academy and on an external basis.
• Adhere to government policies with relation to all aspects of the role, including safeguarding. This includes the identification and recognition of risk in an emotional, sexual, physical and neglectful context.
• Create motivating and effective programmes to support pupils in a variety of areas.
• Attend and take an active role in protecting students through attendance at multi-agency meetings in which representative identify local risks and issues for pupils of the academy.
• Take an active role within the anti-bullying steering group within the academy.
• Support and lead peer mentors within the academy effectively, ensuring that they play a key role in supporting students within the academy.
• Manage workload by creating a week-in-view and keeping a diary of support offered to a variety of pupils.
• Provide appropriate support to support colleagues with supervision of the Inclusion Centre as appropriate
• Demonstrate effectiveness of the support provided through statistical data which evidences 'closed' support cases and 'exited' students.

What the school offers its staff

The successful candidate will be supported through a bespoke and individually tailored induction programme as well as being given opportunities and support for further career and professional development. Training will also take place 'on the job', under the supervision and instruction of high-quality, experienced staff.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Academy is committed to safeguarding children. All candidates will need to demonstrate a commitment to the welfare and safety of children and young people. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of two supportive references and the successful completion of pre-employment checks. An application to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be submitted when the successful candidate has accepted the position.

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust