Student Support Practitioner

Location: Newham

Student Support Practitioner

We are working with secondary schools seeking a Student Support Practitioner to provide structured, non-teaching support across KS3-KS4. This role sits between a Teacher and a Teaching Assistant, offering targeted academic, behavioural, and pastoral support to students who require more than in-class TA provision but do not need specialist teaching.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver structured 1:1 and small-group academic support

Reinforce lesson content, routines, and expectations set by teaching staff

Support behaviour, engagement, and self-regulation within lessons

Assist with reintegration, attendance, and transition support

Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams

Provide consistent, professional presence across the school day

Person Specification

Experience working with secondary-aged students or young people

Confident supporting learning without full teaching responsibility

Strong behaviour management and communication skills

Suitable for experienced TAs, instructors, HLTA-level staff, or ex-teachers seeking a non-teaching role

What Schools Gain

Additional capacity between teaching and support staff

Improved classroom focus and student engagement

Reduced pressure on teachers and pastoral teams

Competitive pay dependent on experience. Training and progression available.

For further information, please contact Brad at Empowering Learning