Student Support Worker

Alternative Provision (Vulnerable Learners) Support Worker (Known Internally As 'Restart Key Worker') We are looking to recruit an inspirational and dedicated individual to support the effective operation of Restart, the school’s internal inclusion provision, by providing consistent, calm and relational support to pupils who require time away from mainstream lessons due to significant or persistent behaviour concerns, serious incidents, or difficulties accessing school. You will work closely with the Restart and Reach College team, pastoral staff, teaching staff, attendance team and wider school community to help pupils regulate their behaviour, engage with learning, develop positive relationships and successfully reintegrate into mainstream education. The role will also provide targeted support to pupils who are hard to reach or experiencing difficulties with school attendance, helping them to establish positive routines, build confidence and increase their engagement with school. The successful candidate will be willing to do ‘whatever it takes’ to ensure our pupils/students reach their full potential. We are incredibly proud, as a truly comprehensive school which reflects the cosmopolitan make up of Leeds, to be recognised by Ofsted as an 'outstanding school'. We would encourage you to view our most recent Ofsted report from November 2023 which is available on our website. 'Leaders act with a relentless moral purpose. They are committed to supporting every pupil and member of the staff team. They actively seek ways to manage staff workload and well-being. Staff are proud to work at this exceptional school'. Ofsted.

'Pupils thrive academically, and personally, at Roundhay School. Staff know each pupil individually. They work tirelessly to provide exceptional support. Pupils enjoy attending school. Attendance is high. Pupils learn effectively across the whole school. They consistently achieve highly in external exams and tests.' Ofsted.

• We are officially designated as a ‘World Class School’.
• We inspire and support our pupils to reach their potential - we have academic results above national averages across all key stages.
• We encourage and in return have excellent standards of pupil behaviour across the school.
• We have positive relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• We place a real emphasis on supporting and developing staff - we value the contribution of all our staff.
• We are the most oversubscribed school in the region.
• We are a Red Kite Teaching School Alliance strategic partner - one of the largest school-based providers of teacher training in the region.

Please apply early! We reserve the right to invite candidates to interview prior to the closing date and/or close this vacancy at any time. We value diversity and are keen to have a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, visitors and contractors to share this commitment. All employment offers will be subject to pre-employment checks including references, an enhanced DBS check, online search and other relevant checks in line with statutory guidance.

For further details, please see the job pack or contact us at recruitment@roundhayschool.com where we would be delighted to help you.

We are RESPONSIBLE, we are RESILIENT, we are READY TO LEARN, we are ROUNDHAY.