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SalaryPost Reference: 2399
Academy: Leeds West Academy
Job Title: Student Support Officer
Grade: C1 (Actual Salary £23,309 to £25,380)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time only plus 10 days
Accountable to: Behaviour Leader
Leeds West Academy is a school with a remarkable sense of community and a strong and safe culture, a place where staff and students can thrive. We were judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in May 2019 because teaching is strong, the support we provide for our students and staff is unrivalled and because our results have improved year-on-year since 2016. In 2022, our students secured the best results in the school’s history. In short, there is no better time to join Leeds West Academy, as a colleague, a leader or as a student.
Leeds West Academy is a fabulous place to work. We are a caring and supportive community, as part of White Rose Academies Trust and ground-breaking Luminate Education Group, we benefit from exceptional CPD like no other in the City. A broad, varied and highly bespoke package is well-established, driven by the latest in educational research focused on the development of all professionals in the organisation at each career stage. Colleagues train with us, they grow with us and they progress with us.
Our academy predominantly serves the community of Bramley in Leeds. We are oversubscribed and popular within our community. More families are choosing Leeds West Academy as first-choice for their children than ever before.
Our students are amazing; they are generally respectful young people who embrace diversity and have a strong sense of fairness.
Role:
We are looking to recruit a Student Support Officer to join our Positive Behaviour team providing effective support to ensure that high standards of behaviour are maintained to underpin good academic development.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To consistently promote and uphold the academy behaviour policy, in keeping with academy values.
- To supervise and support students ensuring access to learning, encouraging independence and positive behaviour.
- Support with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes.
- To establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model, providing support, encouragement, guidance and assistance for learning, being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
- To encourage students to reflect on their behaviour and to accept responsibility for their actions, advocating restorative processes where appropriate.
- To be a member of the on call duty team, attending lessons where support is needed.
- To encourage effective learning and promote high standards of achievement, behaviour & discipline.
- To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students, seeking appropriate and impactful methods to support students in improving their behaviour.
- To be aware of student problems/progress/achievements and report to the relevant member of staff.
- To undertake and maintain regular student record keeping, including logging behaviour incidents/attendance issues on SIMs/Behaviour Watch.
- To establish constructive relationships with parents/carers, exchanging information, facilitating their support for their child’s attendance, behaviour and access to learning.
- To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
- To be aware of and support difference and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
- To appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
- To attend relevant meetings as required.
- To participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
- To assist with the supervision of students out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.
- To occasionally provide supervision of the students within the internal seclusion room, ensuring that they work productively, independently and safely and that all seclusion room procedures are adhered to.
- To accompany teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out of the academy activities as required.
- Fulfil any other reasonable request as defined by the Principal.
The successful candidate will have proven knowledge and experience in order to perform the role adequately and successfully.
In addition, you will be responsible for the administration of the requirements of the associated policies to ensure these are clear and accurate. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to work within a team with a calm, professional and caring persona and courteous and caring behaviour to students, colleagues, and parents at all times. Previous experience of working within a school environment would be an advantage. Part of White Rose Academies Trust, Leeds West Academy is accelerating on a thrilling journey, which will ultimately see the school, its staff and its students, secure an Ofsted rating of ‘World Class’.
We're securing our 2025 vision for World Class by growing our family of exceptional education professionals; dedicated specialists and passionate leaders with the shared goal of transforming future prospects for the next generation of West Yorkshire.
We provide exceptional life training; harnessing the skills and fortifying the aspirations of young people, who we know will transform the region and provide a positive, progressive contribution to society.
The White Rose Academies Trust is a local Trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students.
The Trust employs over 400 outstanding professionals who are committed to unlocking the potential of the next generation. Our CPD Programme is focused on innovation, leadership development and delivery of excellence for vulnerable groups. Our Beginner Teacher Programme is amongst the best in the region. We are on a significant journey which will see all of our schools Ofsted rated as World Class within five years.
Closing Date: Monday 5th February 2024, 9am
Shortlisting Date: Monday 5th February
Interview Date: Friday 9th February 2024
Start Date: As soon as possible upon successful completion of pre-employment checks.
For more information, please visit our website at www.whiteroseacademies.org.
To apply, please complete the application form and return to recruitment@whiteroseacademies.org by the closing date. Please note we are unable to accept CV’s.
White Rose Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures and an enhanced DBS check.
Please note this role will involve contact with children and you will be engaging in regulated activity. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.
PLEASE NOTE THE REQUIREMENT TO ATTACH YOUR APPLICATION FORM AS A SEPARATE DOCUMENT TO YOUR EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FORM WHEN EMAILING YOUR APPLICATION TO US.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
