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Student Support Officer - UTC Portsmouth

Job Introduction

Are you an enthusiastic team player with a passion for supporting students? UTC Portsmouth is looking for a dedicated Student Support Officer to join our Care, Guidance, and Support Team in a state-of-the-art STEM-focused learning environment.

This dynamic role encompasses three key responsibilities:

  • Learning Support Assistant

  • Cover Supervisor

  • Student Mentor

To be successful in this role, you should have GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at grade C or above. Strong communication and organizational skills are crucial, along with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Experience working with young people is highly desirable. The role demands a patient yet assertive approach, with the ability to handle a variety of situations in a busy school environment.

Position Details:

  • Full-time: 37.5 hours per week

  • Term time only plus 5 additional days

  • Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am – 4:45 pm; Friday, 8:00 am – 2:45 pm

At UTC Portsmouth, you’ll find an exceptional working environment with excellent facilities, supportive colleagues, outstanding students, and convenient transport links. This role offers tremendous job satisfaction as you contribute to our vibrant team.

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, we invite you to visit our college for a coffee and a chat. We look forward to meeting you!


For further information please visit www.utcportsmouth.org/vacancies. To apply for this post please forward an application form (available on the UTC Portsmouth college website) together with your personal statement and a letter of application to hr@utcportsmouth.org.

We will be responding to applications as soon as they come in, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

UTC Portsmouth are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

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