Student Support Worker (Maternity Cover)

Wath Academy, Rotherham, S63 7NW

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full time equivalent salary: Band E Point 7 to 11 £27,274 to £29,071 FTE Actual Salary £23,119.41

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will…

• be fully committed to Place Partnership’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.

What the school offers its staff

Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees’ financial, physical and mental wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Technology scheme via SmartTech*

• Access to an extensive discounts platform via ‘Place Plus’

• Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans

• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.

• Cycle to Work Scheme*

• Free, on-site parking at every site

• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*restrictions apply

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

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

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wath Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 2104 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wath Academy website
• Email address: bhawke@wathacademy.com
• Phone number: 01708288090
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wath-academy

We are a very popular 11-18 Academy within the Maltby Learning Trust with over 2000 students on roll, including over 400 students in the Sixth Form. I believe Wath Academy has the potential to be one of the best schools in the country and I genuinely believe it can become a beacon of education excellence.

Arranging a visit to Wath Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bhawke@wathacademy.com.

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