Student Support Officer

Overview

Salary: Grade 4, Point 10 £25,800 Full Time, Actual Salary £22,163 per annum

Contract: Full Time, Part Year, Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum

Location: Corby Business Academy

Closing Date: Wednesday 10 June 2026 at 4pm

Responsibilities

• Manage challenging behaviour effectively, using positive behaviour strategies.
• Demonstrate resilience in high‑pressure situations.
• Support students when they are not at their best, using excellent interpersonal skills.
• Act as an integral part in students’ lives at Corby Business Academy.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or raising children.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, patient and confident.
• Committed individual able to support students in challenging situations.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days per year, plus bank holidays. An additional 3 days after 5 years of service and the ability to purchase up to 10 days additional leave per year.
• One wellbeing day a year, in addition to your annual leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out and more.
• A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day when you work in one of our Trust schools.
• Payment of professional subscription or membership – if your role requires a professional body membership, the Trust will pay the fees.
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including telephone counselling, both face to face and online.
• Additional health benefits, including a Health Care cash plan and access to an online GP.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development.
• Collaborative and ambitious colleagues with support from a committed team that maintains high standards and expectations.
• Be the difference – every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a “ticket for life”.

Equal Opportunities

The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

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