School Resource Officer

Bents Green School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 7TB

18 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 November 2025

Job details

Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: NJC 7–12 £26,403 to £28,598 (Actual £23,153.40 to £25,628.21)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible School Resource Officer, to join a team of dedicated staff who are committed to providing an excellent learning environment and become part of a successful team in a busy working environment.

Whether you are experienced and have worked within a mainstream or specialist education setting, or someone who has exceptional vocational skills and a real drive to make a difference in children’s lives, you must be able to provide our children with aspirations for their futures along with promoting a positive culture in everything you do.

Knowledge of SEN will be advantageous and you must be able to respond to the emotional, social and mental health needs of our children and young people.

You will be working as part of a team supporting the school. You will be part of a committed staff team who are motivated every day by improving the life chances of our children and young people.

The Role

Key focus areas:

Support the effective delivery of day-to-day administrative tasks across key school business functions
Maintain accurate records and systems in line with Trust and school procedures
Assist with the preparation of documents, correspondence, and internal reports.
Draft and format clear, professional letters, emails, and documents, ensuring accuracy and a high standard of presentation
Respond professionally to routine queries from staff, parents, and visitors
Support all business services to contribute positively to the school’s reputation and stakeholder relationships.
Support school in developing effective communication with parents, carers, and the wider community.
Support the administration and coordination of Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reviews and meetings, including documentation, scheduling, and recordkeeping
Support effective liaison with external professionals, including therapists, local authority officers, and social workers
Provide front-office and reception support, including managing visitors and incoming communications
Monitor shared inboxes, handle calls, and support the circulation of information
Support with event coordination, and internal/external communications
Support data entry and maintenance of all management information systems, finance and HR IT databases
Maintain accurate data and information records and ensure all systems meet compliance with Trust policies and public sector regulations.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to support effective, consistent delivery and contribute to a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement
Act as an ambassador for the Trust’s business services, modelling professionalism, integrity, and high standards.
Maintain confidentiality and the highest standards of conduct at all times.
Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role and grade, as required by management.

What the school offers its staff

What you can expect from us

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility

Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
Flexible working policies
Cycle to Work Scheme
Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.