Student Support Worker

Brandles School, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6EY

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  5th January 2026

• Closing date

  4 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,399.00 - £20,447.00 Annually (Actual)

Student Support Worker job summary

Student Support Worker

Brandles School - Secondary School for Boys with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Needs.

Hours: 32 per week (term time only + 5 inset days)

Salary: H4 - £19,399 - £20,477

About Us

Brandles School is a specialist secondary school dedicated to supporting boys with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. We provide a nurturing and structured environment where every student is valued, understood, and given the tools they need to succeed both academically and personally.

Brandles School is part of the Brighter Futures Educational Trust. At Brighter Futures Educational Trust, every child truly matters. Since 2016, we’ve been dedicated to changing lives by supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. We’re proud to offer innovative education, care and opportunities that help our young people succeed - often beyond what they or others thought possible.

The Role

We are seeking a committed and empathetic Student Support Worker to join our team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping our students overcome barriers to learning, regulate their emotions, and engage positively with school life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with SEMH needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage resilience, confidence, and self-esteem.
• Support students in managing behaviour, emotional regulation, and social skills.
• Work alongside teaching staff to adapt and deliver learning support.
• Encourage participation in lessons and wider school activities.
• Contribute to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• A patient, compassionate, and resilient individual with a genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs (desirable, not essential - training will be provided).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and use initiative in challenging situations.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
• Competitive salary and staff benefits.
• Wellbeing support - including counselling, physiotherapy
• Health and fitness perks - Use of our on-site gym
• Professional development - dedicated training in behaviour support and opportunities to take on more responsibility
• A supportive team - where your work truly makes a difference every single day

Next Steps

We warmly encourage you to come and see our school in action before applying - visits can be arranged by contacting Miss Sophie Healey in the school office on 01462 896351.

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

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 Brandles School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 70 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brandles School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brandles-school

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