Pupil support staffs are responsible for the welfare of pupils during break, lunchtime and outside school hours. This group also includes those who assist pupils with social, emotional and behavioral difficulties and those who provide careers advice.
Play Workers
Play Workers plan, organise and supervise activities for children and young people inside and outside school. They may form part of the extended services provision located in a school.
Learning Mentors
Learning Mentors support, motivate and challenge pupils who are underachieving. They help pupil overcome barriers to learning caused by social, emotional and behavioral problems.
Midday Supervisors
Midday Supervisors look after the welfare of pupils in the dinner hall and playground during lunchtime.
Careers Advisers
Careers Advisers work in secondary schools with pupils who are nearing the end of their school days, helping them make informed decisions on education, training and job opportunities.
School Nurses
School Nurses help promote good health and raise awareness of health issues in schools. They also work with children who have specific health issues and are responsible for running immunisation and vaccination programmers. School Nurses are employed by the PCT but work closely in schools as part of the school team.