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Student Support Officer (Pre-16) -

37 hours per week (39 weeks per year). 27,928.48 (BRK25) Based at Weybridge, Surrey.

Closing Date: 11pm - 2nd June 2025

Brooklands Technical College is a further education college supporting young people and adults to take the next steps on their career path. We are an inclusive centre for lifelong learning, equipping our learners with the professional behaviours, skills and values that they will need for their careers.

If you're passionate about education and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

We are seeking a dynamic and organised Pre-16 Support Officer to join our thriving Further Education college. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people and adults in our community.


About the role:


As a Support Officer will act as an advocate for pre-16 learners, ensuring their needs are understood and met. They will contribute to a positive learner experience for pre-16 students by providing effective collaboration and support.


Your role will involve:

Ensure pre-16 student experience is integral to College life and embedded into operational practice. Serve as the pre-16 daily point of contact for partner schools, parents/carers and external stakeholders. Collect pre-16 attendance and report daily to schools and parents/carers Leading on safeguarding intervention within Pre-16 and attend case supervision meetings. Coordinate student engagement and feedback activities and proactively use feedback to improve student experience. Coordinate and supervise student break and lunch time activities.


To fulfil the role of Pre-16 Support Officer you will have:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills English and Maths Level 2 Strong organisational ability A passion for education Excellent knowledge of current personal, social, behaviour, safeguarding and welfare issues for children and adults Genuine interest in helping others Experience in FE sector a distinct advantage, but not essential


What we offer:

Generous holiday entitlement Financial benefits and discounts Pension (TPS or LGPS) Free on-site parking Staff wellbeing and fitness resources Employee recognition schemes Opportunities for professional development A supportive and collaborative working environment The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of our students
Brooklands Technical College is proud to be an equal opportunities employee and is committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, age, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics. Brooklands Technical College is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates maybe subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK. Pre-employment checks will be carried out, in line with KCSIE, for all those who are shortlisted and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 satisfactory references. Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Brooklands Technical College, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Brooklands Technical College will be on our PSL.