School Support Officer

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust; Tavistock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Tavistock is seeking a driven and enthusiastic School Support Officer. This role involves supporting the welfare and personal care of pupils, including those with special educational needs, while working in small groups or one-on-one settings. The position requires clerical and organizational assistance to teachers, set within a collaborative environment that values community engagement and professional growth. The ideal candidate will be passionate about inspiring young minds and supporting educational excellence.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Tech Scheme

Eyecare Vouchers

Access to Discounts

CPD opportunities

Extensive Health & Wellbeing Package

Long Service Days

On site Parking

Excellent Training Package

Employee Recognition Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in attending to the welfare of students, including those with special needs.
• Ability to work with individuals and small groups.
• Skills in clerical and organizational support for teachers.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the welfare and personal care of pupils.
• Provide support for educational activities.
• Assist with general clerical tasks.

Skills

Welfare and personal care of pupils

Working with small groups or one to one

Clerical and organizational support

Job description

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is seeking a driven and enthusiastic School Support Officer to join our team. Join Our Team at Milton Abbot & Lydford Primary Schools in the Heart of Devon Are you passionate about inspiring young minds in a setting that blends academic excellence with the beauty of nature? Milton Abbot and Lydford Primary Schools offer a truly bespoke teaching experience in the stunning Devon countryside. We value out positive learning environments: Both schools are small, friendly and deeply rooted in their communities, creating a warm, supportive atmosphere where every child is known and valued. We are luck to be set in idyllic locations: Nestled near Dartmoor, our schools provide enriching curricula. We are proud of our staff teams who are innovative and ambitious: As part of a forward-thinking trust, we embrace creativity, sustainability, and high standards, ensuring our pupils thrive both academically and personally. Strong Community Links are part of our offer: Our families and local partners are actively engaged, making our schools vibrant hubs of collaboration and care. Those working in our trust benefit from a focus on professional growth: We invest in staff development, offering excellent CPD and career progression within a supportive network The job would be split between the two schools, so would require a valid UK driver's licence and insurance. Our Trust comprises of 19 schools, 3 Colleges, 15 Primaries, and one All Through SEMH Special school. Established in 2018. We are situated in beautiful Devon on the out the outskirts of the stunning Dartmoor National Park. The schools vary in size and are all unique. Our schools are a large part of their local communities, and we value those relationships with families and locals. The Trust was created to enable schools and staff to work closely together in providing the best education possible for our children. We achieve this through meaningful collaboration both within our schools and beyond our Trust to ensure schools are able to secure and sustain improvement. Our work is built on our shared values and an unwavering belief that education improves the life chances for the children in our care. We aim for everyone in our organisation, staff and children, to be the best they can be and are relentless in our ambition to achieve this. We want our children to look back on their school experience with a sense of achievement and joy and we provide a wealth of additional curriculum experiences to enrich their learning. We care deeply about the children in our schools and work with kindness, compassion, manners and respect. By modelling and expecting these behaviours from our children, we aim to grow future citizens who will positively contribute to society, creating a brighter future for our world. Our vision and values are what we build our schools upon, with Ambition, Co-operation & Transformation being at the heart.

• Attending to the welfare and personal care of pupils including those with special educational needs.
• Working with small groups or one to one.
• Undertaking general clerical/organisational support for the teacher.

Data Protection / General Data Protection Regulations Compliance. The Privacy Notice sets our general principles in relation to Data Protection and the General Data Protection Regulations. You should also abide all Trust policies relating to the use of data including but not limited to:

• Acceptable Use Policy
• Records Retention Policy
• Personal Data Breach Procedure
• Employee Code of Conduct
• E-safety Policy
• Social Media Policy
• Use of Personal Devices Policy
• Purpose: To provide comprehensive training on company policies, procedures, and systems necessary for successful integration into the role.

Training Schedule: Daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, with breaks provided. Benefits of Training Week: To gain valuable insights into our company culture and values. Interact with key stakeholders and team members.

As an established Trust, DMAT can offer a wide range of benefits for our employees:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Access to Discounts
• CPD opportunities
• Extensive Health & Wellbeing Package
• Long Service Days
• On site Parking - In some locations
• Excellent Training Package
• Employee Recognition Scheme