Student Services Worker

Twynham Learning; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Twynham School in Christchurch seeks a Student Services Support Worker to help young people with mental health and wellbeing. The role focuses on supporting learners with varied needs and requires a caring, energetic approach within a collaborative team.

You will liaise with external agencies, promote safeguarding, and work across the school to improve wellbeing and inclusivity for all students.

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs at A-C, including Maths and English.
• Ability to relate to children in and out of the classroom.
• Energetic and enthusiastic, with a team mindset.
• Flexible and able to work as part of a team.
• Willing to undertake first aid training if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and learning of children with diverse needs.
• Promote emotional literacy and mental wellbeing outside the classroom.
• Liaise with external agencies to ensure appropriate support for children.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people per policies.

Skills

Five GCSEs required

Relate to children

Energetic and enthusiastic

Team player

Willingness to learn

First aid trained or willing

Education

GCSEs A-C including Maths & English

First aid trained (or willing)

Job description

Weeks per year School term-time plus INSET days (39 weeks per year)

Vacancy details

Start date ASAP (subject to pre-start checks)

Contract term Permanent

Working hours Full time – 37 hours per week

Grade 7

Salary range (per annum) £26,824 to £29,540 (FTE)

£23,074 to £25,410 pro rata

Location Twynham School

Reports to Assistant Headteacher

About The Post

We are delighted to be recruiting for an enthusiastic Student Services Support worker to join our team at Twynham School. This role is focused on supporting young people with their mental health and welling. This is a great opportunity to work with a fantastic team of people.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Support and promote the development and learning of the children with a variety of academic, physical, emotional, behavioural and social needs
• Work with children outside of the classroom to boost their emotional literacy and mental health.
• Liaise with external agencies to ensure the right support for the children.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

Twynham School is an 11-19 comprehensive school serving families throughout Christchurch. We have a diverse range of learners and we are recognised for our inclusivity and community approach.

What We Can Offer You

• An opportunity to work with wonderful children and their families as well as exceptional colleagues
• High quality continued professional development and opportunities to progress
• Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
• A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
• Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
• Access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast

Who We Are Looking For

• Have five GCSEs at A-C, including Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications/grades)
• Enjoy working with and can relate to children in and out of the classroom
• Work with energy and enthusiasm
• Are flexible with the ability to work as part of a team
• Want the challenge of working in an educational environment
• Want to work with like-minded colleagues who believe in the power of education to transform lives
• Are first aid trained (or are willing to undertake training with us upon appointment)

Employee values and attributes

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.