Personal Development Support
Westwood Academy, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2PG14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
25 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £26,363.14 - £28,612.84 Annually (Actual) Grade 6, scp 14 to 19, TTO including 5 training days.
Personal Development Support job summary
About this Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and resilient member of staff to join our small but dedicated team.
The Personal Development Support role will focus on the safeguarding of all pupils. As a key member of staff, the role will involve pastoral support and interactions. You will work with teachers, parents and pupils, building positive relationships that encourage attendance, participation and progress.
The role will involve supervision of pupils during transition of lessons, pastoral support if pupils become dysregulated, 1-1 mentoring of pupils as well as supporting teaching staff.
This role is ideal for someone who can think creatively, is flexible and can adapt their approach to meet the individual needs of the vulnerable and often challenging pupils at Westwood Academy. You will be able to use your skills, knowledge and initiative to work closely with pupils, families and colleagues to support successful outcomes.
The role is varied and will involve working both within and beyond the classroom environment. Each day is different and will start with welcoming pupils into the school as part of the team. You will be expected to be available to support in and out of classrooms as well as being able to think on your feet.
You will support small group sessions to work towards their GCSE's, assist in the delivery of enrichment and outdoor activities, and facilitate learning experiences. You will be confident in building rapport, maintaining high expectations, and creating positive relationships that help pupils develop confidence, resilience and a renewed engagement with education.
This is a new role at the school and an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and committed to helping them realise their potential.
This role is 39 weeks per year, 37 hours per week (term time plus 5 training days)
About Us
Westwood Academy is a secondary pupil referral unit in the heart of Scarborough.
At Westwood Academy, we believe that every young person deserves the chance to succeed, no matter their previous experiences or the barriers they have faced. As an accredited Nurture School serving our coastal community, we place relationships, understanding, and emotional wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
Our approach is shaped by the Six Principles of Nurture, ensuring that pupils feel safe, valued, and supported as they rebuild confidence and re-engage with learning. We understand that behaviour is a form of communication, and we respond with empathy, consistency and curiosity - never judgement.
We aim to create a sense of value and belonging and work hard to create positive, lasting relationships with the pupils, parents and agencies we work alongside
We are part of Venn Academy Trust which is a group of inspirational and aspirational mainstream and specialist schools in North Yorkshire, Hull and South Yorkshire whose main objective is to ensure that all pupils make exceptional progress through the development of outstanding staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure pupil welfare and safety
Provide pastoral support in and out of lessons
Manage resources and adapt strategies
Support behaviour plans and safeguarding
Encourage pupil engagement and independence
Attend meetings, follow policies, and contribute to school success
The successful applicant will have:
NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or other relevant experience
Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
Understanding of National Curriculum, and other codes of practice eg SEN, Equalities
GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C (or equivalent - eg Certificate in Adult Literacy / Numeracy Level 2)
The ability to build strong relationships with children and a passion for seeing young people succeed
Resilience
We offer:
A supportive working environment
A commitment to professional development and a continued investment in your own professional development as part of the Trust
An opportunity to work with a dynamic team
Fantastic pupils who deserve the best education
Employee benefits as part of the Salary Extras scheme
Please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification for full details of this opening.
Venn Academy Trust is committed to achieving fairness and equality in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Our Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment.
An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants
Online searches will be carried out as part of Venn Academy Trust’s recruitment due diligence for all shortlisted candidates, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Westwood Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Size
- No information available
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- Website
- Westwood Academy website
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