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Student Support Officer

Signature Recruitment
Kent Contract GBP 31,200 – 31,200
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Are you passionate about supporting young people in a busy and rewarding education environment? Do you have strong communication skills and enjoy helping students, parents, and staff with day-to-day support? Signature Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Student Support Officer to join a well-regarded education provider for an immediate start.

This temporary, full-time Student Support Officer role is office-based within a well-regarded education setting, easily accessible from South East London and Kent, and will run for the whole of next term. Working Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, the position offers £16ph plus holiday pay. You will work closely with the pastoral and student support teams to provide welfare, attendance, behaviour, and administrative support across a busy school environment. An Enhanced DBS is required for this role.

You will be joining a welcoming and supportive team that values collaboration, student wellbeing, and professional support. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience within student services while working in a varied and people-focused role. The successful candidate will enjoy a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and where their contribution will have a direct positive impact on students.

Student Support Officer - Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide pastoral and administrative support across student services

  • Respond to student, parent, and staff enquiries professionally

  • Monitor attendance, wellbeing, and behaviour processes

  • Maintain accurate student records and update internal systems

  • Support safeguarding procedures and escalate concerns where appropriate

  • Assist with school events, student support activities, and general administration

Student Support Officer - Key Skills:
  • Previous experience within administration or student support

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Excellent organisation and attention to detail

  • Ability to remain calm and manage priorities effectively

If you are an organised and approachable professional looking for an immediate start opportunity within education, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this rewarding temporary role in Kent.

While we aim to respond to every applicant, the volume of applications may result in delayed communication. If you do not receive a response within a week, your application may not have been successful on this occasion, but we will keep your details for potential future opportunities. Please be aware that Signature Recruitment will never reach out to candidates through WhatsApp, nor will we request sensitive information like bank details, passport, or driving licence data during the application process. For a secure job search and reliable flexible work, we advise consulting Jobs Aware who ensure all workers and work-seekers in the UK have access to free help and advice, as well as provide an option to report a scam or exploitation. SIG-T10774

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