Student Support Officer for Mental Health - The Wren School
- United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide exceptional and timely support to students with social, emotional and mental health needs.
- Liaise with teachers, professionals and parents to ensure that all involved in the young persons education are aware of needs and support available.
- Offer 1:1 and small group nurture sessions to students and build up a catalogue of available interventions.
- Provide training to staff, parents and other professionals to ensure that all are up to date with key information.
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact the HR Lead, Lynn Smith, at the school on 0118 2143888.Please submit your application early as suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date.The Wren is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity, promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, students and the community we work with. The Wren School values everyone’s contribution and ensures all have the opportunity to realise their potential in line with our #BetterNeverStops ethos. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that all students, regardless of background, deserve a world-class education.Job title Student Support Officer for Mental Health - The Wren School Job reference SCH3180 Date posted 18/08/2025 Application closing date 15/09/2025 Location Reading Salary £29,064 FTE actual starting salary £25,639 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Early Years Services, Education, Schools, Youth Work Attachments Blank Job descriptionGrade SCP 13-15
37 hours per week, term time only, plus 5 Inset days, plus 1 week
To start October 2025We are seeking to appoint a permanent Students Support Officer for Mental Health who will:
- Provide exceptional and timely support to students with social, emotional and mental health needs.
- Liaise with teachers, professionals and parents to ensure that all involved in the young persons education are aware of needs and support available.
- Offer 1:1 and small group nurture sessions to students and build up a catalogue of available interventions.
- Provide training to staff, parents and other professionals to ensure that all are up to date with key information.
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact the HR Lead, Lynn Smith, at the school on 0118 2143888.Please submit your application early as suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date.The Wren is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity, promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, students and the community we work with. The Wren School values everyone’s contribution and ensures all have the opportunity to realise their potential in line with our #BetterNeverStops ethos. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that all students, regardless of background, deserve a world-class education.p class=\\"customHTML\\"
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37 hours per week, term time only, plus 5 Inset days, plus 1 week
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- Provide training to staff, parents and other professionals to ensure that all are up to date with key information.
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Further information is available on the vacancy page of our website, please click here
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The closing date is Monday 15th September 2025; applicants should apply through My New Term.
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Interviews will be held week beginning 22nd September 2025.
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If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact the HR Lead, Lynn Smith, at the school on 0118 2143888.
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Please submit your application early as suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date.
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The Wren is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity, promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, students and the community we work with. The Wren School values everyone’s contribution and ensures all have the opportunity to realise their potential in line with our #BetterNeverStops ethos. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that all students, regardless of background, deserve a world-class education.
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