Engagement Guide

About the role:

Progress & Engagement Guide (Part-Time)

Assessment & Transition Centre (ATC) | Hayes, Bromley
22.2 Hours per Week (3 Days) | Term Time Only (39 Weeks)
Permanent Position | LSEAT Scale H17-H20

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Progress & Engagement Guide to join our supportive team within the Assessment & Transition Centre (ATC), part of our Secondary Alternative Provision in Hayes, Bromley. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to helping vulnerable young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve success.

About the Role

As our Progress & Engagement Guide, you will play a vital role in supporting students' personal development, welfare, safeguarding, attendance, behaviour and engagement. You will work closely with pupils joining the provision, supporting their transition and helping them build the confidence and resilience needed to thrive.

Working alongside teaching, safeguarding and pastoral teams, you will provide targeted support to students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH), behavioural and attendance needs, helping them to access education and achieve positive outcomes.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with secondary-aged young people.
• Can build positive, professional relationships with vulnerable and challenging pupils.
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• Is calm, resilient and able to support students through difficult situations.
• Understands trauma-informed and restorative approaches.
• Works effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and with external agencies.

Desirable Experience

• Alternative Provision, PRU or SEMH settings.
• Mental Health First Aid training.
• Experience using systems such as Arbor or CPOMS.
• Full UK driving licence.

Why Join Us?

• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people.
• A supportive and experienced team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A rewarding role where every day brings the chance to help students succeed.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List check, satisfactory references, social media screening (where applicable), and all safer recruitment checks in line with statutory guidance.

About Us

At Bromley Trust Academy, we believe in the potential of every young person. Across our three campuses – we provide a supportive and high-quality education tailored to each pupil’s needs. Our dedicated staff work closely with pupils and their families to identify need, help them re-engage with learning, overcome barriers and achieve success.

At our Midfield Campus, we provide primary-aged children with a stimulating learning environment, building confidence and independence. Preparing them for their next steps - whether this is into a specialist provision or a return to mainstream school.

At our Hayes Campus, we work with 11–16-year-olds who have been permanently excluded (or are at risk of exclusion). We help pupils rebuild confidence and achieve industry-relevant qualifications to progress successfully into further education or an apprenticeship.

At our Blenheim Provision, we support pupils in Years 10–11 who are part of CAMHS, providing a calm and nurturing environment where they can thrive academically and emotionally. Across all our campuses, we celebrate achievements and focus on preparing our pupils for life beyond school.

About the Trust

London South East Academies Trust is a growing and ambitious Multi-Academy Trust, currently comprising…