Student Support Officer
Brompton Academy, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5HTThis job expired on 17 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
17 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £21,935.00 - £24,669.00 Annually (Actual) £26,233 - £29,503 FTE
Student Support Officer job summary
We are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and skilled Student Support Officer to join our team in providing essential non-teaching support for students. The primary focus of this role is to support the leadership learning team by facilitating the smooth operation of the school timetable, managing student behaviour with de-escalation techniques, and delivering targeted small group interventions aimed at promoting a calm, focused, and productive learning environment. This role will contribute to the overall development of students, helping to ensure that all learners thrive both academically and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities:
Timetable Management:
Assist in the coordination and fulfilment of the school timetable for leadership learning support, ensuring appropriate coverage and resource allocation.
Work closely with teachers and other school staff to manage changes or adjustments to the timetable, ensuring continuity of support for students.
Student De-escalation and Support:
Use a range of de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviour and promote positive student engagement.
Provide calm, consistent support to students during times of emotional distress or behavioural challenges, ensuring a safe and respectful learning environment.
Build strong relationships with students to foster trust and create a supportive atmosphere for learning.
Small Group Interventions:
Deliver targeted small group interventions for students, focusing on areas such as emotional regulation, social skills, and academic support.
Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the Special Educational Needs (SEN) team to identify students who would benefit from intervention programs.
Track and monitor the progress of students in interventions, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet individual needs.
Collaborative Working:
Collaborate with the school's pastoral care, SEN, and leadership teams to develop and implement tailored support strategies.
Support the delivery of whole-school initiatives aimed at improving student well-being and engagement.
Attend meetings and contribute to the development of strategies for individual students or groups.
Data and Reporting:
Maintain accurate records of student behaviour, progress in interventions, and any relevant communication with parents and staff.
Contribute to reporting and evaluation of student support programs, identifying areas for improvement.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
Essential:
Strong understanding of de-escalation techniques and experience applying them in a school setting.
Experience working with young people, particularly in a support or pastoral role.
Ability to build rapport with students and staff, with excellent interpersonal skills.
Understanding of child development and the social, emotional, and educational needs of students.
Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Desirable:
Previous experience in a similar role, particularly in an educational setting.
Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and support frameworks.
Experience in delivering small group interventions or working within a Special Educational Needs (SEN) context.
First Aid training or other relevant certifications.
Personal Attributes:
Compassionate and empathetic, with a genuine desire to support students’ well-being and development.
Calm under pressure, with the ability to manage challenging situations with patience and professionalism.
Flexible and adaptable, able to respond to the diverse needs of students.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
The successful applicant will be coming to a multi-academy trust wide supportive learning environment, characterised by open management, and in the knowledge that they will enjoy the full support and care of the pragmatic (and down to earth) leadership team. We have a dynamic, innovative team of professional staff who want to make a difference to the lives, aspirations and opportunities of our young people. We would encourage applicants to visit the UKAT website to view the many employee benefits on offer https://www.universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk/careers-with-ukat
Brompton Academy is an extremely popular oversubscribed academy with a current Ofsted rating of Good and a 400+ Adult learner education programme. We have fantastic new buildings, with outstanding facilities, and Apple technologies for all, enabling us to enhance and support cutting edge learning strategies required for continuous improvement. Brompton Academy is proud of its comprehensive website and would encourage applicants to visit for further information http://www.bromptonacademy.org.uk/
HOW TO APPLY
Your application should be made after reading the job description and person specification and you will use your application to tell us how your current skills and experience meet the requirements and why you think you would be suited to this role.
We are keen to attract top talent to our inclusive Trust and therefore we welcome applications from all people across the community spectrum regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment or age.
For any other queries about the role please email recruitment@ukat.org
CVs will not be accepted
Deadline for applications: applications will be considered upon receipt
The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. The selection panel will then explore such items with the candidate during interview. The Trust’s HR Team or another member of staff trained in safer recruitment, will use Google.com to conduct each search and no adverse judgement will be formed for applicants with limited or no online footprint.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online.
About Brompton Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1382 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Brompton Academy website
Brompton Academy is an extremely popular oversubscribed academy with a 400+ Adult learner education programme. We have fantastic new buildings, with outstanding facilities, and Apple technologies for all, enabling us to enhance and support cutting edge learning strategies required for continuous improvement. Brompton Academy is proud of its comprehensive website and would encourage applicants to visit for further
information.
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