Student Support Assistant

The Kimberley School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2NJ

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Permanent, Term Time only 39 weeks a year, 37 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Scale 5, points 13- 17 £29,064 - £31,022 (Actual salary £25,279.10 - £26,982.12)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Student Support Assistant from September 2026. The successful candidate will work as part of the Student Support Team whose function in the school is to work with students, staff and parents to quickly resolve issues around behaviour, attendance and welfare. They will take a lead role on the team’s work with students whose behaviour is a significant obstacle to their own success. Staff within the Student Support Team act as Key Workers for some of our most vulnerable students.

What the school offers its staff

Here at The Kimberley School, we believe it is the right of every student to be able to do their best and nobody has the right to interfere with their learning. This is why there is a calm, work focused atmosphere around the school. Learning is at the very core of what we do and we want all students to enjoy it. The Student Council created The Kimberley Way which sets out the role that we expect all students to play in creating an atmosphere where everyone can be safe, happy and successful at the Kimberley School.

On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the post please contact Wendy Watson, Leadership Support Team Leader, by emailhr@kimberleyschool.co.uk

The successful candidates will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing date for applications is9.00am Monday 6 July 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held shortly afterwards.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Student Services Assistant Application Pack - June 26.pdf - 414 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Kimberley School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1384 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Kimberley School website
• Email address: hr@kimberleyschool.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-kimberley-school

Arranging a visit to The Kimberley School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@kimberleyschool.co.uk.

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