Student Support Specialist: Empowering Students & Wellbeing

Teaching Vacancies; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking an inspirational Student Support Worker to support students academically, behaviourally and pastorally from November 2026. You will work within a team to promote positive attitudes, liaise with senior leaders and safeguarding teams, and deliver targeted 1:1 and group sessions.

The role involves working with families, using assessment data to meet academic targets and referring to external services when appropriate. A commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Provides academic, behavioural and pastoral support to students.
• Promotes positive attitudes and behaviour within the academy.
• Works as part of a team of Student Support Workers and liaises with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Establish 1:1 and group support sessions for students.
• Identify student support needs from initial sessions and plan appropriate support.
• Support students with areas including anger, anxiety, resilience, bullying and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with families and lead meetings to create action plans.
• Use assessment data to support students toward academic targets.
• Make referrals to external services as needed.
• Uphold safeguarding and determine escalation pathways as required.
• Participate in multi-agency meetings and contribute to local risk assessments.
• Contribute to anti-bullying initiatives and mentor peers.

Skills

1:1 sessions

Group sessions

Behavioural support

Pastoral care

Safeguarding

Multi-agency liaison

Job description

Teaching Vacancies is seeking an inspirational Student Support Worker to support students academically, behaviourally and pastorally from November 2026. You will work within a team to promote positive attitudes, liaise with senior leaders and safeguarding teams, and deliver targeted 1:1 and group sessions.

The role involves working with families, using assessment data to meet academic targets and referring to external services when appropriate. A commitment to safeguarding is essential.