Sixth Form - BEST Assistant (Support Co-ordinator)

Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0XS

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  4 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 October 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: £27,274.00 - £29,071.00 Annually (FTE) £23,355 - £24,894 actual salary

Sixth Form - BEST Assistant (Support Co-ordinator) job summary

Broad Horizons Education Trust

Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form

Laundry Lane

Norwich

NR7 0XS

Email: recruitment@bhetrust.co.uk

Vacancy

Sixth Form - BEST Assistant (Support Co-ordinator)

Full time - 37 hours per week

Term Time Plus One Week

Permanent

Grade - E7-11

Salary - £27,274 - £29,071 FTE / £23,355 - £24,894 actual salary

Start Date - Upon completion of successful vetting checks

We are seeking to appoint a committed, proactive and approachable Sixth Form - BEST Assistant (Support Co-ordinator) to join our large, vibrant and inclusive secondary school. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who believes in the power of positive relationships, high expectations and consistent support to make a real difference to the lives of young people.

About the Role

Working as part of our dedicated pastoral and Sixth Form team, you will play a key role in promoting high standards of behaviour, attendance, punctuality and engagement among our Sixth Form students.

You will support students to take responsibility for their actions, meet the expectations of Sixth Form life and develop the independence, maturity and self-discipline needed to progress successfully into further education, higher education or employment.

The successful candidate will be confident in building positive relationships with young people, managing challenging situations calmly and fairly, and working collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral leaders, parents and carers.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with young people, ideally in a secondary school, Sixth Form or similar educational setting.

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can build positive, professional relationships with students.

• Can establish clear boundaries, apply expectations consistently and manage challenging behaviour with confidence and sensitivity.

• Is calm under pressure, resilient, organised and able to use initiative.

• Understands the importance of safeguarding, student wellbeing, inclusion and equality of opportunity.

• Can work effectively as part of a team while also managing responsibilities independently.

• Is committed to helping every student develop the skills, attitudes and behaviours needed to succeed.

Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form is a fantastic place to work and we look forward to receiving your application. We are looking for colleagues who:

- Want to be part of a progressive team, with a real desire for securing great outcomes for our students

- Adopt the highest of standards in all that they do, being a positive role model in the way that they work

- Are ambitious for themselves and others and have a passion for learning.

For more information regarding this role, please email recruitment@tsa-edu.uk or telephone the school on 01603 497775. We would also welcome visits to our wonderful school.

To access the online application and to apply, please select the “Apply for job” button and enter your details.

You must submit your fully completed application by the closing date and time.

Closing Date: Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 9 am

Interviews: Thursday 5 November 2026

We reserve the right to end the vacancy and interview before the advertised closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Please note that it is normal practice to appoint to the bottom of the scale.

Broad Horizons Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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.

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.

About Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1830 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thorpe-st-andrew-school-and-sixth-form

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