Job purpose 

​​​The following job description is not exhaustive, and it is expected that the Student Support Officer will work closely with their line manager, Deputy Headteacher for Behaviour and Inclusion, to develop their role, to ensure it reflects the needs and demands of the post as the school continues to develop.  

• ​To provide support and guidance to students struggling to manage their behaviour effectively. 
• ​To mentor individual students, and work proactively across the school, in order to minimise low level disruptive behaviour in lessons.  

Main duties and responsibilities 

• Support students with challenging behaviour in lessons and around the school  
• Support staff in dealing with challenging behaviour in classrooms 
• Mentor a specified group of students
• ​Identifying new ways to support students, for example through off site activities
• To support the running of the RAISE room and support the “On Call” provision throughout the learning day
• To monitor, develop and implement appropriate resources for RAISE 
• As a member of the Student Support Team collaborate with other Student Support Officers 
• To ensure the implementation of the Behaviour Policy across school, ensuring consistency and providing support to colleagues where required 
• ​To provide daily reports to the DHT with responsibility of Behaviour and Inclusion 
• ​Carry out other appropriate duties identified by the Line Manager, for example leading a tutor group 

This job description will be supported by the school improvement plan which may identify key distinct tasks and responsibilities for this role in the school year. These will be derived from ongoing school self-evaluation and other local/national priorities. The Postholder’s duties must be carried out in compliance with the school’s policies and procedures including child protection and safeguarding procedures.  

These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exhaustive nor exclusive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading of the post.  

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.