Student Support Officer

Kesgrave High School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2PB

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  23 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,597.00 - £36,363.00 Annually (FTE) £28,504.53-£31,797.71 pro rata

Student Support Officer job summary

This will involve working with a range of pupils who need extra support in managing their behaviour, raising their self-esteem and becoming more focused on their future prospects. The role will include contributing to whole school approaches to managing student behaviour, as well as working with individuals to support their holistic development. We need someone who is willing to be both part of a team and be able to work independently, show initiative and someone who can build up a rapport with students, their parent/carers, external professionals and, of course, the staff in the school. This role will attract someone who aspires to making a real difference to the lives of young people.

The appointment is to a permanent post of 37 hours per week, 40 weeks (39 weeks during term time). Please note the role will include an expectation of attendance at some evening events throughout the academic year as stated in the job description. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for all posts.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Kesgrave High School, Bungay High School, Castle East School, Holbrook Academy, EAST SCITT and six primary schools Aldeburgh, Wickham Market, Easton, Kyson, Leiston and Saxmundham with whom we work closely with.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Kesgrave High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1875 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kesgrave High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kesgrave-high-school

Kesgrave is part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Bungay High School, Castle EAST School and Avocet Primary Schools.

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