Student Support Officer (Temporary 11-Month Contract)

Role Overview

This position is a fixed-term contract lasting 11 months, focusing on providing dedicated support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Primary Duties

• Offer tailored assistance to students to help manage challenging behaviours within the school environment, including crisis intervention during meltdowns.
• Collaborate with the SEN team to develop and apply behaviour management strategies and learning support plans alongside academic staff and other relevant parties.
• Keep detailed records of student progress and document interventions delivered.
• Support the organisation, execution, and facilitation of training sessions and advocacy initiatives geared towards students with SEN.
• Work jointly with the SEN team, academic personnel, and other stakeholders to foster an encouraging environment that promotes success for students with SEN.
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for the STAR student system's Case Management module.

Candidate Profile

• A genuine passion and aptitude for assisting students with special educational needs.
• Preferably holds qualifications in Inclusive and Special Education, Education, Psychology, Applied/Educational Psychology, Counselling, or a related field.
• A minimum of two years' experience supporting SEN students, ideally within educational or social service settings.
• Resourceful with strong problem-solving abilities, capable of working effectively with diverse individuals and collaborating across various teams involved in student support.
• Ability to function independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, combined with reliable administrative capabilities.
• Proficient with IT, especially in data management using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in conducting workshops and managing events is advantageous.