Student Support Officer

**Job Reference #** EDV/2025/DS/08151 **Location** Park Road, Deeping St James, Peterborough, Lincolnshire, PE6 8NF **Contract Type** Permanent **Contract Term** Full-Time **Salary** £27,254.00 - £30,024.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary from £23,517 - £25,907 **Closing Date** 12:00pm, 25th Sep 2025 **Start Date** ASAP **Positions Available** 1 **About this Role**: **Student Support Officer / Learning Mentor** **Full time, 37 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks)** **Salary: LCC Grade 5 Scale point 12 - 15** **Location: The Deepings School, South Lincolnshire** Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive? Would you like to make a real difference in a vibrant and ambitious school community? The Deepings School is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Student Support Officer/Learning Mentor to join our dedicated Student Support Team. You will play a key role in supporting students who may be struggling with their behaviour, working closely with staff to ensure every student can succeed. **About The Deepings School**: We are a mixed 11-18 comprehensive school at the heart of The Deepings, a vibrant and growing community in South Lincolnshire. As part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust, we are dedicated to creating ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives. Our values - KINDNESS, RESPECT, and AMBITION - were established by our students, recognising their importance in every aspect of school life. Our staff are equally passionate and ambitious for our students. We are committed to ensuring that EVERY STUDENT THRIVES AND FEELS VALUED. As we continue on our journey of rapid improvement, this is an exciting time to join our supportive and forward-thinking team. **What we offer**: - The opportunity to work with fantastic students and a highly supportive staff team - A positive, values-driven culture - Opportunities for ongoing professional development - The chance to be part of a school and trust that are committed to continuous improvement **About the role**: You will support students and staff across the school, mentor individual students, and help lead initiatives to reduce low-level disruption and promote positive behaviour. You’ll also contribute to our RAISE and RESET provision and work closely with colleagues to ensure our Behaviour Policy is implemented consistently. **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 - Identify new ways to support students, e.g., through off-site activities - Support the running of the RAISE and RESET Rooms and the "On Call" provision throughout the day - Monitor, develop, and implement appropriate resources for RAISE and RESET - Collaborate with other Student Support Officers as a member of the Student Support Team - Ensure the implementation of the Behaviour Policy across the school, providing support and consistency for colleagues - Assist the Student Support Manager in providing daily reports to the Deputy Headteacher with responsibility for Inclusion and Safeguarding - Carry out other appropriate duties identified by the Line Manager, such as leading a tutor group This job description is supported by the school improvement plan and may be updated with distinct tasks and responsibilities in line with ongoing school self-evaluation and local/national priorities. Duties must be carried out in compliance with school policies and procedures, including those for child protection and safeguarding. - These duties and responsibilities are neither exhaustive nor exclusive; the post holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grading of the post._