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<strong>Lift Aylward<br><br></strong><strong>1 Windmill Road<br><br>Edmonton, London, N18 1NB<br><br>United Kingdom <br><br></strong><strong> Salary: </strong> NJC7 - 11 £30,288 - £32,070 (actual), £26, 601(pro rata salary) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits<br><br><strong> Hours: </strong> Full Time<br><br><strong> Contract: </strong> Permanent<br><br><strong>Start date:</strong> As soon as possible<br><br><strong>We’re looking for a dedicated Student Support Coordinator to join our supportive team at Lift Aylward.<br><br></strong>You’ll play a key role in providing pastoral care, guidance, and day-to-day support for students, helping to create a positive and inclusive school environment where every student can thrive. Working closely with the Director of Learning, you will help lead on the preparation of parents’ evenings alongside the Student Support Administrator, support tutor teams, and deputise for the Director of Learning when required.<br><br><strong>Looking to make a difference every day?<br><br></strong>Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring our students receive the education they deserve. You’ll provide invaluable support in delivering an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.<br><br><strong>You’re Someone Who Has<br><br></strong><ul><li> Experience in motivating students and promoting high expectations </li><li> The ability to provide strong pastoral support with empathy, patience, and active listening </li><li> A positive and professional approach, acting as a role model for students </li><li> The confidence to think creatively and respond effectively to challenges </li><li> Strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and families <br><br></li></ul><strong>About Lift Aylward<br><br></strong>Located in the heart of Edmonton, North London, Lift Aylward is a vibrant 11–18 learning community of over 1,000 students, including a thriving and ambitious sixth form. We’re proud to serve a richly diverse community where many of our students speak English as an additional language and bring a wealth of cultural perspectives to school life.<br><br>Our inclusive ethos ensures that every young person, whatever their starting point, has the opportunity to achieve and thrive. In our latest Ofsted inspection (December 2025) Lift Aylward was recognised for its strong inclusive culture, with inspectors commenting that “inclusion leaders and staff are highly skilled” and provide tailored support so every pupil can succeed.<br><br><strong>Who is Lift Schools?<br><br></strong>We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.<br><br>We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.<br><br><strong>We Offer You<br><br></strong><ul><li> Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career. </li><li> Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered. </li><li> Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives. <br><br></li></ul><strong> The role is due to commence as soon as possible. This is a full time, permanent position. <br><br></strong><strong>Closing date: 8 May 2026<br><br></strong>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.<br><br>Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.<br><br>Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.<br><br>We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<br><br>Follow us on <strong> Facebook </strong>, <strong> X </strong>,<strong> Instagram </strong> and <strong> Linkedin </strong>. Further details can be found on our careers page.<br><br>Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please click here to view the website for further details.<br><br><strong> Downloads <br><br></strong><strong>Job Description<br><br></strong>Benefits Brochure<br><br>Safer Recruitment Statement<br><br>AI Statement

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