Progress Leader Support Worker

Main Duties/Responsibilities

· Respond to Progress Leader requests and prioritise effectively.

· Deal with student queries and respond as appropriate in a supportive manner, complying with school policy.

· Make contact with home regarding incidents, pastoral concerns, meetings etc.

· Support Progress Leaders in the organisation surrounding student rewards and consequences.

· Support college expectations of behaviour, uniform and attendance.

· Liaise as necessary with whole school teams/department staff.

· Support Progress Leaders in collecting statements following student incidents.

· Support Progress Leaders and the Attendance Lead in improving attendance.

· To support Progress Leaders in managing in-year admissions.

· To ensure that there is appropriate support in place for students experiencing bullying and friendship 'fall out' issues.

· To contribute to the smooth running of the college on a day to day basis, including maintaining a high profile in the corridors between lessons, breaks and after college in addition to taking a share in routine duties and out of hours events.

· To contribute to the efficient organisation of assemblies, including termly celebration assemblies.

· In addition, carry out other duties as reasonably required by the Principal.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

· The ability to work confidentially and deal with sensitive issues.

· The ability to promote effective safeguarding and welfare of students.

· The ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, students and outside agencies.

· The ability to work in a team but also independently, taking initiative where necessary.

· A sympathetic but firm manner is required to ensure students feel supported whilst at college.

ADMINISTRATION

· Operate relevant equipment/ICT packages (e.g. MS Office, internet, intranet, E-mail, Arbor)

· The ability to work confidentially and deal with sensitive issues.

· The ability to promote effective safeguarding and welfare of students.

· The ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, students and outside agencies.

· The ability to work in a team but also independently, taking initiative where necessary.

· A sympathetic but firm manner is required to ensure students feel supported whilst at college.

ADMINISTRATION

· Operate relevant equipment/ICT packages (e.g. MS Office, internet, intranet, E-mail, Arbor)