Student Services Worker

About the Post

We are in an exciting position to be expanding our Student Support Team. We are delighted to be recruiting for an enthusiastic student services support worker to join our fantastic team at Twynham School. This role is focused on supporting young people with their mental health and welling. This is a great opportunity to work with a fantastic team of people.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Support and promote the development and learning of the children with a variety of academic, physical, emotional, behavioural and social needs

• To work with children outside of the classroom to boost their emotional literacy and mental health.

• Liaise with external agencies to ensure the right support for the children.

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

Twynham School is an 11-19 comprehensive school serving families throughout Christchurch. We have a diverse range of learners and we are recognised for our inclusivity and community approach.

What we can offer you

• An opportunity to work with wonderful children and their families as well as exceptional colleagues

• High quality continued professional development and opportunities to progress

• Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Free on-site parking

·         Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources

·         A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources

·         Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores

·         Access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands

• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust

• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you:

·         have five GCSEs at A-C, including Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications/grades)

• enjoy working with and can relate to children in and out of the classroom

• work with energy and enthusiasm

• are flexible with the ability to work as part of a team

• want the challenge of working in an educational environment

• want to work with like-minded colleagues who believe in the power of education to transform lives

·         are first aid trained (or are willing to undertake training with us upon appointment)

You will also be keen to demonstrate our Twynham Learning employee values and attributes which are:

• Aim high

• Keep improving

• Don’t leave anyone behind

• See the bigger picture