Student Support Worker

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Mangotsfield, South Gloucestershire Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time, Term Time Contract Length:
Until 31st August 2027

Salary: PATH 6 SCP 12, £29,542 FTE, £24,036 prorated.

Posted: 20th October 2026

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Expires: 3rd November 2026 09:00 AM Contract Type:
Permanent

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job  Date:
As Soon As Possible
* Contract Type:

Permanent
* Contract Length:
Until 31st August 2027
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* Job title:

** Student Support Worker
** Salary:
** PATH 6 SCP 12, £29,542 FTE, £24,036 prorated.
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* Hours:

** 35 hours per week.
** Working Pattern:
** Monday to Friday
** Working weeks:
** 39 weeks per year (term time only + 5 Inset Days)
** Contract type:
** Fixed term until 31st August 2027.
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* Location:

** Mangotsfield School, BS16 9LH

** About the Role
** This is a hands-on role where you'll be at the heart of supporting vulnerable students to thrive. You'll supervise students to create a safe and positive environment, helping them to improve behaviour and achieve their full potential.
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* Key responsibilities include:

*** Delivering individual and small group interventions to boost engagement, attendance, confidence, and self-esteem.
* Working closely with school staff, families, and external agencies to provide consistent support and access to specialist services.
* Monitoring and evaluating interventions, keeping clear records and reporting progress to the Behaviour Lead and senior leadership team.
* Supporting behaviour management systems, including ready to learn supervision and lunchtime duties.
* Being part of our first aid team, responding to illness and injury when needed.
* Investigating incidents, liaising with parents, and providing ongoing support to students.

This role is key to our student-centred approach, where every young person has the opportunity to thrive. You'll be part of a dedicated team that values collaboration, compassion, and commitment to excellence.
** About You
** You are a natural role model who thrives on making a difference in young people's lives. Personable, approachable, and a self-starter, you bring energy and empathy to every interaction. You're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, and you have the resilience to remain calm and de-escalate challenging situations while maintaining confidentiality.
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Skills & Experience:

*** Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
* A tactful, polite, and helpful manner when working with colleagues, parents, pupils, and senior leaders.
* The confidence to manage your own workload and meet deadlines.
* A willingness to learn and develop new skills.
* Experience of supporting vulnerable or disadvantaged students, ideally backed by NVQ Level 3 in Learning Development and Support Services (or equivalent experience).Above all, you'll be motivated by helping students overcome barriers to learning, building their confidence, and enabling them to reach their full potential.

Mangotsfield School has a strong ethos built on our four values. In all aspects of school life we encourage students to love learning, embrace challenge, give and earn respect and grow our community. Our classrooms, our corridors and our systems are built on these values: this supports our culture where we can meet individual needs and close the gaps for our students.

Mangotsfield School is a local secondary school firmly rooted in, and proudly working within, the community which it serves. The school is situated in pleasant semi-rural surroundings on the north-eastern outskirts of Bristol. Mangotsfield School benefits from being part of a wider trust and partners with Downend School to deliver 16-19…