Student Wellbeing & Support Specialist

The Academy; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Academy in Bishop Auckland is seeking an inspirational Student Support Worker from November 2026 to join our pastoral team. This non-teaching role provides academic, behavioural and pastoral support for students and builds positive relationships.

You will work with Senior Leaders and colleagues, run 1:1 and group sessions, identify needs, support safeguarding, and contribute to creating motivating programmes to help students achieve academic targets.

Responsibilities

• Establish a systematic method of supporting students through effective and productive 1:1 sessions and group sessions.
• Identify support needs amongst students during initial sessions, leading to tailored support.
• Support students in areas including anger, anxiety, self-esteem, bullying, puberty, and online safety.
• Work with families to create action plans and lead meetings as appropriate.
• Provide support to help students achieve academic targets using assessment data.
• Utilise external services to provide appropriate support and referrals to agencies.
• Safeguard pupils and assess safeguarding needs within the role.
• Attend multi-agency meetings and liaise with the pastoral team.

Job description

The Academy in Bishop Auckland is seeking an inspirational Student Support Worker from November 2026 to join our pastoral team. This non-teaching role provides academic, behavioural and pastoral support for students and builds positive relationships.

You will work with Senior Leaders and colleagues, run 1:1 and group sessions, identify needs, support safeguarding, and contribute to creating motivating programmes to help students achieve academic targets.