Student Support Assistant

Make a Difference Every Day as a Student Support Assistant at Stamford Welland Academy Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential? Do you have the dedication, resilience and interpersonal skills to help students overcome barriers to learning and thrive both academically and personally? Stamford Welland Academy is seeking a compassionate and motivated Student Support Assistant to join our committed pastoral team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in promoting student wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and achievement, helping to create a positive and inclusive environment where every student can succeed.

About the role:

Salary: £25,372 - £28,444 per annum Hours of work: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks of the year (term time plus 7 days)

The Opportunity:

As a Student Support Assistant, you will work closely with students, families, teaching staff and external agencies to provide pastoral support and guidance. You will build positive relationships with young people, helping them to develop confidence, resilience and the skills needed to succeed in school and beyond.

Key responsibilities will include:

Supporting students with their wellbeing, behaviour and attendance. Providing mentoring and guidance to individuals and small groups. Working with families to improve student engagement and outcomes. Assisting in the identification and support of vulnerable students. Supporting the implementation of pastoral and safeguarding procedures. Monitoring student progress and maintaining accurate records. Contributing to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

We are looking for someone who:

Is passionate about supporting young people. Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Can remain calm and professional in challenging situations. Is organised, proactive and able to work independently. Has experience working with children or young people (desirable). Shares our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and student success.

About us

At Stamford Welland Academy every child is known, valued and supported, to achieve above and beyond their potential. We combine the best educational practices in our taught curriculum, with the character-building opportunities afforded in our parallel curriculum. Together, our taught and parallel curriculum develop our young people and prepare them for the future and life beyond Stamford. We adopt a ‘whole child’ approach to education and we have an uncompromising commitment to offer the very best level of pastoral care. The community ethos we have created is tangible and our staff and students describe it as being part of ‘one big family’. About Meridian Trust - Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT) Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources Cycle to work scheme Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations Free on-site parking Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below. Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment. The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.