Student Support - The Friary School

The Friary School (part of Primitas Learning Partnership); Lichfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Friary School in Lichfield, part of Primitas Learning Partnership, seeks a committed Student Support Assistant to join our dedicated pastoral team. You will build positive relationships with students, provide guidance and support to promote positive behaviour, and help learners overcome barriers to progress both academically and personally.

The post is permanent, term-time only (including inset days) with hours 37 per week.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
• Empathetic, resilient and approachable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with students and provide guidance and support for learning.
• Promote positive behaviour and create a safe learning environment.
• Support students to overcome barriers to learning and access curriculum.
• Collaborate with pastoral team to support student wellbeing and progress.

Job description

THE FRIARY SCHOOL

STUDENT SUPPORTASSISTANT

Salary:Grade 6 (SCP 9-15), FTE £28,153- £31,015p.a. Actual Annual Salary£24,324.75-£26,797.57 p.a.

Hours of work:37hours per week, Monday to Friday(8am - 4pm Monday - Thursday, 8am - 3.30pm Friday)

Contract:Permanent,Term Time only (including Inset Days)

Responsible to:Headteacher; Deputy Headteacher(s); Assistant Headteacher (s)

Start Date:November2026

The Friary Schoolpart of thePrimitasLearning Partnershipis a well-established academy, heavily over-subscribed, and nationally amongst the highest performing schools of its type. This status has very much been achieved over the last decade and our recent ungraded OFSTED Inspection Report (March 2024)statedthat:

• A culture ofhigh expectationspermeates throughout, and pupils rise to this high bar willingly.
• Pupils achieve extremely well.
• Pupils’ behaviour and conduct are excellent.
• Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
• The school’s curriculum ishighly ambitious.
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported extremely well.
• The wider development of pupils is exceptionally strong.
• The school’s careers programme is rich and varied.
• There is a plethora of opportunities for pupils to extend their learning beyond the classroom.
• The local governing body members have a strong understanding of the school.

The school places a strong emphasis on ensuring all students - whatever or wherever their starting point -achieve well, and though our cohorts enter the school slightly above national averages ability-wise, theirsubsequentoutcomes consistently far outstrip this.

The Friary School also proudly and proactively serves the city of Lichfield, a treasure in the heart of Staffordshire. The centreretainsan unspoilt charm with many listed buildings in its historic streets. Lichfield has a rich and vibrant history as well as offering cultural and entertaining activities all year round in its safe city and local communities.Being located inthe heart of the country itbenefitsfrom excellent local and national transport links.

We areseekingto appoint a committed, proactive,enthusiasticand highly motivated Student Support Assistantto join our dedicated and caring pastoral team. This will involve building positive relationships with young people, providing guidance and support, promoting positive behaviour, and helping students to overcome barriers to learning. The role requires someone who is empathetic,resilientand approachable, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. We are looking for an individual with a genuine passion for supporting young people, a commitment to safeguarding, and a desire to help every student achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

You willbe requiredto provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, evidence of your qualifications and suitable references.

CLOSING DATE:Monday2nd November2026at 12noon.

PrimitasLearning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This post is subject to a ‘disclosure’ check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Further detailsregardingthis check are available from schools or by visiting www.govuk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service