Student Support Advisor

Shorefields; Burnham-on-Crouch; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits package

Cycle to Work

Professional development

Counselling service (EAP)

Contributory pension

Job summary

Ormiston Rivers Academy is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Student Support Advisor to join our team. You will provide pastoral and behavioural support to students in designated year groups, working with children, staff and parents to promote achievement.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic with a can-do attitude and a genuine commitment to providing the best educational experience. Ormiston Rivers Academy offers a warm, supportive environment, bespoke CPD, progression routes and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students in a pastoral or behavioural role.
• Ability to work with pupils, staff and parents to promote achievement.
• Enthusiastic, approachable with a can-do attitude.
• Commitment to providing high-quality education.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral and behavioural support to students in designated year groups.
• Collaborate with staff and parents to promote achievement.
• Contribute to a warm, supportive learning environment.

Skills

Pastoral care

Behaviour management

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Job description

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 06/10/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

At Ormiston Rivers Academy, we are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Student Support Advisor to join ourteam.

As our Student Support Advisor, you will beproviding pastoral and behavioural support to students in designated year groups. You will beworking with children, staff and parents to find the most effective ways to promote and support achievement.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and approachable with a \"can-do\" attitude and the genuine commitment to providing the best possible educational experience to our students.

Ormiston Rivers Academy is an exciting and supportive place to work. There is a commitment to teamwork at all levels in the school and we work together to provide outstanding opportunities for our students, supported by cutting edge facilities. We are committed to high quality teaching and learning, and we seek and embrace strategies to inspire and support our students.We offer a warm, welcoming and highly supportive working environment, as well as a highly bespoke CPD package, progression routes and many staff benefits.

Why Work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

We offer a competitive package of benefits for our staff including:

• Employee benefits and wellbeing package
• Cycle to Work and Car salary sacrifice scheme
• The best professional development to support your career, including a comprehensive induction programme with Trust wide career opportunities
• EAP service which includes free confidential advice to staff and a counselling service available 24/7
• Access to a contributory pension scheme

Closing date for applications:Tuesday 6th October 2026 at 9am.Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.

Information about the School

Ormiston Rivers Academy is a smaller than average 11-19 academy, with a renowned and respected sponsor, and a proven record of school improvement. We are set in a beautiful, rural location, in a thriving riverside town, with an active and involved community. We were recognised as solidly \"Good\" in our last Ofsted inspection (September 2017), and have received wide recognition for our achievements and results.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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