Senior Student Support Officer at Compass Primary Academy

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Kettering; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative primary academy seeks a Senior Student Support Officer to provide targeted support for students with SEMH needs. This role involves working closely with multiple children, adapting to their individual requirements to ensure their academic and social success. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing challenging behaviours and will work collaboratively with teachers and external professionals. Join a supportive environment that values emotional resilience and effective communication, making a real difference in the lives of young learners. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dedicated team committed to nurturing and developing every child's potential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children with SEMH needs.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs, promoting positive engagement.
• Liaise with teachers and external agencies to meet children's needs.

Skills

Experience with SEMH and complex behavioural needs

Positive behaviour management

Strong communication skills

Emotional resilience

Ability to work collaboratively

Job description

Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.

Job Title: Senior Student Support Officer

Location: Compass Primary Academy

Salary: £23,159, Grade 6 Point 16 (FTE Salary £28,500)

Hours per week / Weeks per year: 35 hours, 39 weeks

About Compass Primary Academy

Compass Primary Academy is proud to be a member of the Brooke Weston Trust and enjoys close working links with the family of Trust schools. Compass Primary Academy is an innovative and ambitious 3-11 primary Academy set in the heart of Kettering. Children are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting and challenging our pupils to reach their full potential, inside and outside of the classroom. This commitment was reflected in our Ofsted Inspection in April 2023 where the school was judged as good, with outstanding Early Years.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to work as part of a very supportive school, where your role will involve providing targeted support for multiple students. Unlike traditional 1:1 roles, you will be working with multiple children throughout the day, adapting to and supporting their individual needs to help them succeed both academically and socially.

What We're Looking For:

1. Proven experience working with children with SEMH and complex behavioural needs, ideally within a primary or secondary school setting.
2. The ability to manage challenging behaviour effectively, using positive behaviour strategies and resilience in high-pressure situations.
3. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, leaders, and external professionals.
4. A calm, patient, and confident approach, with the capability to stand your ground while maintaining compassion and understanding.
5. Emotional resilience, as this role will require dealing with difficult and sensitive situations on a daily basis.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support and nurture our students with SEMH needs, helping them manage their behaviour and engage positively with their learning environment.
2. Work with the support of SLT and the Wellbeing Team to implement and adapt individual behaviour plans and strategies.
3. Provide tailored interventions throughout the school day, promoting a positive and supportive atmosphere.
4. Under the direction of the Vice Principal for Behaviour, liaise with teachers, SENCO, and external agencies where necessary to ensure each child's needs are fully met.

About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission - to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long-term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people. Our members of staff are essential to realizing this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first-class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.

To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide.

Safer Recruitment

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and Google.

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection

The Trust's position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.