Student Support Officer

Ashton Community Science College; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton Community Science College in Preston seeks a dedicated professional to support our students throughout the school day, ensuring they feel heard, guided and valued.

As the first point of contact for students, you will help promote wellbeing, boost confidence and work with families to access available support services. This pivotal role supports raising standards in our school community.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with secondary age children in education, health or social services.
• Experience of dealing with emotional situations where students may become distressed.
• An absolute commitment to achieving the highest of standards.

Responsibilities

• Support students throughout the school day and their school lives.
• Be the first point of contact for students, helping with wellbeing, confidence and sense of value.
• Support families and carers to access available support services and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Passion for supporting young people

Experience with secondary age children

Experience with families/carers and t

Job description

Closing date for applications: 10 September 2026, 3.00pm

Interview Date: 14 September 2026

"Ashton Community Science College is a Good School". (Ofsted 2023)

We are looking to appoint a dedicated, skilled and ambitious professional to support our students throughout the school day and their school lives.

This is a vital role at the heart of the school, ensuring that students feel supported, heard, and guided throughout their day.

This is more than just a student receptionist role-it's an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our students. As the first point of contact for students during their school day, you will play a key role in supporting their wellbeing, boosting their confidence, and ensuring they feel valued and supported in our school community.

Our goal is to be an outstanding High School and we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, well qualified professional who is committed to raising standards by inspiring learners. If you believe that young people deserve nothing less than the best and have the passion, drive and ambition to make a difference, you would be a welcome addition to our school family.

The successful candidate will have:

• A passion for supporting and managing young people that goes beyond mere qualifications
• Previous experience of working with secondary age children in education, health or social services
• Experience of working with families/carers and students accessing available support services
• Knowledge of procedures, practices and clerical support
• Experience of dealing with emotional situations where students may become distressed
• An absolute commitment to achieving the highest of standards

ACSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to provide a disclosure from Disclosure Barring Service before any appointment is confirmed. Online searches will be carried out on short-listed candidates.