Student Support Worker in Rotherham

We are seeking talented individuals that are excellent in their field of expertise and are posed with all potential and skills necessary to help us meet future business challenges.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wath Academy for an exceptional Student Support Worker to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Student Support Worker who will provide exceptional pastoral care, support and guidance for all students.

As a Student Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting students’ wellbeing, engagement and personal development. You will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, parents/carers and external agencies to help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. The role requires a calm, empathetic and proactive individual who is able to build positive relationships with young people and provide consistent support within a busy secondary school environment.

• be fully committed to Maltby Learning Trust’s Vision and Values and the Academy’s Key Drivers;
• be a driven, proactive and positive individual with a strong commitment to continuously improving their own practice;
• demonstrate a genuine growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a good sense of humour;
• have experience of working with children and young people, ideally in an educational or pastoral setting;
• have knowledge and understanding of the context in which Wath Academy operates;
• be able to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required;
• have strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with students, staff and families.

• modern learning spaces that inspire exceptional teaching and learning;
• excellent career development opportunities and access to a comprehensive and personalised Professional Learning and Development (PLD) programme;
• a strong induction programme with supportive and ambitious colleagues;
• the opportunity to shape strategy within an already successful department;
• a clear pathway for leadership development within a growing and ambitious Trust;
• Employee benefits, including (some subject to successful 6 months probation):
• Cycle to work scheme;
• 24/7 GP access;
• Cash healthcare plan;
• Staff Rewards Gateway;
• SmartTech;
• Career Progression.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Andy Hopkin, Principal via email ahopkin@wathacademy.com.

Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.