STUDENT SUPPORT OFFICER

Location

Ashton Community Science College, PR2 1SL
Aldwych Drive
Tel: 01772 513002
School website: www.ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Student Support Officer (Student Reception)

Grade 4 £24,404 - £25,183 Full Time Equivalent.  Pro rata salary £20,850.32 - £21,515.88

Term Time only - 38 weeks plus 2 days
37 Hours a week

Permanent position

Start Date as soon as possible

"Ashton Community Science College continues to be a Good School”.  (Ofsted 2023)

We are looking to appoint a dedicated, skilled and ambitious professional to support our students throughout the school day and their school lives.

This is a vital role at the heart of the school, ensuring that students feel supported, heard, and guided throughout their day.

This is more than just a receptionist role—it’s an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our students. As the first point of contact for students during their school day, you will play a key role in supporting their wellbeing, boosting their confidence, and ensuring they feel valued and supported in our school community.

Our goal is to be an outstanding High School and we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, well qualified professional who is committed to raising standards by inspiring learners.  If you believe that young people deserve nothing less than the best and have the passion, drive and ambition to make a difference, you would be a welcome addition to our school family.

The successful candidate will have:

A passion for supporting and managing young people that goes beyond mere qualifications

Previous experience of working with secondary age children in Education, Health or social services

Experience of working with families/carers and students accessing available support services

Knowledge of procedures, practices and clerical support

Experience of dealing with emotional situations where students may become distressed

An absolute commitment to achieving the highest of standards

If you are interested in becoming part of our team and helping us to continue our drive for further success, then we would be pleased to hear from you.  A full programme of support is available as part of our commitment to investing in high quality staff

ACSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.


Application documents are available to download in the vacancies section of the school website http://www.ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk/job-vacancies

Applications should be submitted electronically by 9am Friday 10th of January 2025 to hr@ashtoncsc.com

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 15th of January.

Please note we regret we are unable to contact individual applicants who may be unsuccessful at this time.

Proposed Interview Date:

15/01/2025 

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.