Personal Development Officer

LSU052-849

£22,495.54 to £24,376.38 per annum

Monday 15th June 2026 (10:00am)

The Personal Development Officer supports learners with complex needs across The Bridge, delivering trauma-informed provision to promote wellbeing, engagement, and personal growth. The role involves building trusted relationships, delivering group sessions on key topics (e.g. safeguarding, wellbeing, relationships, and preparation for adulthood), and providing tailored 1:1 support.

You will monitor attendance, engagement, and progress, setting and reviewing personalised targets to remove barriers and support positive outcomes. Working closely with teaching staff, managers, safeguarding teams, and external partners, you will contribute to a coordinated approach to student support.

The role requires consistent use of trauma-informed and Team Teach approaches, including de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies, to ensure a safe, respectful learning environment.

Southport Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees are expected to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records check, with Barred List check if appropriate, through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

An Application Form should be completed and supported by a letter of application, which succinctly but comprehensively identifies your reasons for applying and how your career to date may have equipped you for the post. CVs alone will not be accepted.

Completed applications should be returned by the closing date via email to ***email_hidden***.

Your interest in the post is greatly appreciated.