Student Support Officer

Abbey College

 Would you like to visit us?

Informal visits are welcomed. We are not as far away as you think and driving through the countryside each morning is a very pleasant way to start you day! You’ll find us just 20 minutes from Peterborough and Huntingdon, and commutable from Cambridge too. Why not come and visit us so we can show you more of our school?

 What do I do if I want to know more before applying?

You are very welcome to come and visit our wonderful school, please just let us know and we will arrange a tour of the department and wider school.  More information is available on our website. However, if you have any further questions, please contact Lee Valentine lee.valentine@abbeycollege.cambs.sch.uk

Job role and purpose 

Student Support Officer 

Reporting to SSO manager

Job Description: Student Support Officer

Start Date: ASAP

New Scale Point: Scale 4 Point 7 to 11 (£22369 to £24054)

Hours: 37.5 Hours A Week, 8.30-4.30 Monday- Friday. (30 min lunch break). (Term time only plus 3 training days)

Responsibilities

Ethos & Welfare 

 To seek to improve pupil conduct, punctuality, attendance, pride and behaviour 

 To provide support for RSL’s with the necessary administration with regards to Spirit, assemblies, primary school events and careers 

 Work with staff, students and external suppliers to arrange celebration events; incl. sourcing external suppliers, staffing, organising fund raising events 

 To provide administrative support for RSLs, SLT & Attendance Team by contacting parents and proactive telephone calls. Update student files and & mentor files 

 To provide a triage first aid service to all students 

 Maintain, update and review records for all students regarding attendance, academic results, sanctions and personal details.

Behaviour 

To carry out duties that relate to the students learning 

 Following the appropriate School policy; investigating and carrying out actions that arise 

 To provide administrative support for the reintegration meetings following an exclusion of a student 

 To monitor & support individuals or small groups of students who are experiencing behavioural difficulties in lessons 

 To complete follow up work with pupils in school who have been reintegrated into normal lessons.

Guidance 

 To liaise with teaching staff in providing information for their planning and adjusting learning activities as appropriate (e.g. Pupil passports) 

To coordinate the reintegration of pupils back to lessons 

 To coordinate the provision of feedback to students in relation to progress, achievement, behaviour and attendance 

 To offer teachers support and advice and to model approaches that help children manage their emotions, social skills and behaviour more effectively. 

 Fulfilling the role of Student mentor if required

Welfare 

 To implement (as named) required actions from Individual Behaviour plans and IAEP’s 

 To participate in the assessment of students to determine and implement Education / Behavioural / Support strategies (e.g. Surveys) 

 To liaise with parents, teachers and other professionals/agencies about children’s progress 

 To keep records of children’s responses to behaviour change programmes 

 To feedback and report on student responses, achievement and progress in pastoral meetings and to staff and parents 

 Be responsible for writing reports on pupils work, behaviour and attitude within the centre and liaising closely with pastoral staff regarding these reports 

 To carry out home visits when necessary

Wellbeing 

 Ensure all pupils have equal access to learning using appropriate strategies and resources, where necessary 

 Liaise with pastoral staff members to ensure the wellbeing of pupils and their full participation in school life. 

 Raise any concerns regarding pupils’ behaviour with the relevant head of year 

 Implement any specific arrangements for individual pupils, ensuring that relevant staff members are aware of the measures in place. 

 Continuously motivate and challenge pupils, whilst promoting and reinforcing self-esteem 

 Place a strong focus on pupils’ SMEH needs and welfare 

 Establish constructive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues to assist home-school communication and facilitate attendance. 

 To have a presence around school during break time & lunchtime.

Inclusion 

 Under direction of SLT/ RSLs assist with the transition programme for students joining the college and their families 

 Ensure secluded students are supplied with learning ensuring they are fully engaged 

 Provide first aid and behaviour reports for RSLs & SLT and other staff, escalating concerns as appropriate 

 Provide cover for the Attendance & Inclusion Teams as necessary 

 Provide administrative support to students on Horizons pathway

First Aid 

 if trained support students with medical needs 

 support with first aid 

 share relevant information with staff

Reception

 To learn the role of the reception staff and cover as needed

Wellbeing 

Ensure all pupils have equal access to learning using appropriate strategies and resources, where necessary. 

Liaise with pastoral staff members to ensure the wellbeing of pupils and their full participation in school life. 

Raise any concerns regarding pupils’ behaviour with the relevant Raising Standards Lead. 

Implement any specific arrangements for individual pupils, ensuring that relevant staff members are aware of the measures in place. 

Provide individual pastoral support to pupils, where necessary. 

Continuously motivate and challenge pupils, whilst promoting and reinforcing self-esteem.

Safeguarding

The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people for whom they come into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school they must report any concerns to their Line Manager or the School’s Child Protection Officer.  

Variation Clause

This job description will be reviewed and updated periodically in order to ensure that it relates to the job performed or to incorporate any proposed changes. This procedure will be conducted by the Headteacher or line manager in consultation with the post holder. In these circumstances it will be the aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes but if agreement is not possible management reserves the right to make changes to the job description following consultation.