Student Support Officer

We are looking to appoint a Student Support Officer to join our successful team to help support and assist with managing student behaviour and encouraging attendance amongst our learners on a fixed term contract till July 2025., You will be responsible for promoting an optimal learning environment and acting as a deterrent to unsafe or unacceptable behaviour by monitoring designated areas. In addition, you will be required to provide individual support to learners and signpost learners to the relevant support needs.

Given the nature of this role we require someone who is passionate about delivering the very best experience to young people. You will ideally hold a First Aid at Work Certificate and demonstrate the ability to respond to incidents/ accidents when required. You'll also have experience in a similar role and setting. Finally, you'll possess recent and relevant experience of working within a team as well as the ability to demonstrate good communications skills with persons on all levels.

£21,000.67 - £24,329.86 pro rata per annum

Fixed term contract

Sandwell College

FTE Salary: £23,447 - £27,164 per annum

Actual Salary: £21,000.67 - £24,329.86 pro rata, per annum

As the centre enters an exciting period of growth and development, it is looking for a talented individual who is passionate about delivering the very best experience to young people., Very competitive salaries that have seen sector leading pay awards

Excellent annual leave entitlements for all (between 35 and 50 annual leave days, as well as 8 bank holiday days, and additional time off over the Christmas period!)

Dedication to career development and progression through dedicated development days, talent schemes and much more

Recognition for great work through awards, events and celebration days

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to onsite facilities with discounted rates on services including Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon, dog grooming, car health checks

Use of the College gym facilities as well as discounts at local gyms

Generous pension schemes (23.68% employer contribution for teaching roles, 21.5% employer contribution for non-teaching roles)

Access to a huge range of high street discounts

Free will writing

Travel discounts including local bus, tram, train, as well as cross country coach and trains

Free flu vaccine

Free confidential counselling service and wellness platforms