Pupil Support Officer

We believe that all pupils deserve high quality education which engages, inspires and challenges; so that everyone meets their full potential. We strive to create a safe and happy learning environment which promotes independence and high expectations of all. We are committed to providing opportunities which promote open mindedness, empathy and celebration of the rich and diverse community which we serve; so that everyone is able to contribute positively to society. We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyle choices so that our pupils develop physically, emotionally and morally. We are determined that our pupils will be successful and will leave us as confident, highly educated members of the community.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Pupil Support Officer to join our team as soon as possible.

The hours are: 35 hours per week 8:30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday term time only including 5 inset days.

If you feel you have the necessary skills to contribute to our continuing successful journey we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding:

 Be alert to issues of safeguarding child protection, ensuring that the welfare and safety of pupils attending the School is promoted and safeguarded and to report any child protection concerns to the designated Safeguarding Lead using safeguarding policies, procedures and practice

 Assist with developing and maintaining contact with identified families and provide agreed support with both individual pupils and families.

SEN – Medical:

 Assist with the devising and implementation of healthcare plans, as and when required.

 Monitor and follow up, as necessary, accidents relating to pupils in line with school policies

Working with pupils:

 Successfully manage a pupil caseload and facilitate pupils’ support as agreed

 Attend to pupils’ personal needs and provide advice to assist in their social, health & hygiene development.

 Maintain records in line with school procedures E.g. visits to schools, meetings with parents, etc.

 Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the school

 work with individuals and groups to support learning, personal development and well-being

 Complete and implement of individual behaviour plans

Support for Parent/Carers:

 Establish positive and constructive relationships with parent/carers

 Support the role of parents in pupils’ learning and contribute to/lead meetings with parents

 Liaising and meeting with parents regularly regarding issues for identified students

Multi-agency and partnerships:

 Support effective working partnership with other agencies and individuals

 Attend and fully participate in a variety of meetings with other professionals including Multi-agencies

 Assist in the preparation of FAP reports and pupil Risk Assessments

 Contribute towards the completion of EHC needs assessment referrals

Supporting the school:

 Undertake reasonable clerical duties as required, including:

Maintenance of pupils’ records.

Maintenance of filing systems

Covering Reception desk

 Undertake any necessary training associated with the duties of the post.

 Undertake any other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the job as agreed.

 Assist with day to day running of school as necessary