Loreto College is looking to recruit a Student Support Officer to provide diligent one-to-one support to students who are vulnerable or have emerging wellbeing or welfare needs. This includes providing study support appointments to assist some students with organisation and time management skills supporting them to achieve. 

The post-holder will work positively and collaboratively as part of the Student Services team in the vibrant Student Services hub to provide excellent care and support to students to promote their wellbeing and resilience.  You will arrange and provide one-to-one appointments for identified students providing advice and guidance including signposting to appropriate resources or external support provides as required. This may include Early Help Assessments and referral to Mental Health Teams.

Responsibilities include working closely with the College Safeguarding Team and following the College safeguarding systems and procedures. As a member of the Student Services Support Team, you will contribute to the strong ethos and values of the team undertaking training to maintain good understanding of safeguarding themes and welfare needs of young people.

Loreto Sixth Form College has been awarded a second consecutive outstanding rating in all areas under the latest framework in our December 2022 inspection. Ofsted noted "Leaders place a very high priority on staff mental health and wellbeing including workload. For example, staff can access counselling services, chaplaincy support, and the employee assistance programme". Loreto strives for excellence in staff and students alike, ensuring "Students benefit from an inclusive learning environment that celebrates their individual contributions to the college.”

Loreto Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All candidates and post holders including volunteers are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. This includes an online search for shortlisted candidates, as well as a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check with barred list information and any other relevant checks with statutory bodies for successful candidates.

Supporting Statement

In your supporting statement, we ask you to outline why you are interested in the role and how you feel you are suited to it with reference to the criteria in the person specification. This is part of the application process and therefore will be assessed. You must tell us how you meet the criteria listed.