Student Support Worker

Woodeaton Manor School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9TS

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC upon successful recruitment checks

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Actual salary £29,454.31 - £31,888.74 (Based on 37 hrs per week)

Student Support Worker job summary

‘Reducing barriers to expand horizons’

At Woodeaton Manor School, we believe that behaviour is communication and that every young person deserves to feel understood, nurtured, and supported to succeed.

We are seeking a compassionate, proactive and highly relational Student Support Worker to join our Student Support Hubs. This role is at the heart of our pastoral provision and is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, builds strong relationships with pupils, and can respond calmly and consistently when young people need support most.

You will work directly with students who may experience emotional dysregulation or crisis, offering support both on-call and through ad hoc and planned interventions.

You will also deliver regular student support sessions, model restorative practice, and champion our values to help our pupils UNPACK their potential through our newly created school values:

 Understanding • Nurture • Positivity • Aspirations • Consistency • Kindness

This is not a passive role. You will actively support pupils to regulate, reflect, repair and re‑engage with learning, while modelling the values‑driven, restorative practice that defines our school culture.

If you believe in relationships before rules, are confident supporting pupils when things go wrong, and want to make a real difference every day, we would love to hear from you.

What we Offer

• Competitive salary
• Full induction programme and ongoing SEMH and trauma informed training
• Paid wellbeing days, free flu vaccinations and on-site parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Local Government Pension (LGPS)
• Employee assistance programme
• Refer-a-friend scheme (earn up to £500)
• Supportive, highly skilled staff team and therapeutic school culture

 About the Role

• Provide responsive, on-call pastoral support, helping students regulate, de-escalate, and re-engage with learning
• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions focused on emotional wellbeing, social skills, and personal development
• Champion a values-driven, restorative approach, modelling positive behaviour and supporting reflection and repair
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students and collaborate with staff to deliver consistent support
• Maintain safeguarding standards, accurate records, and contribute to student support planning and progress tracking

 About you

• GCSE English and maths (Grade 4/C or equivalent)
• Experience supporting children or young people (school, care, youth work etc.)
• Calm, patient, emotionally resilient and able to be a consistent, positive role model.
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Experience with SEMH or secondary-aged pupils (desirable but not essential)

How to Apply

To apply for this rewarding opportunity, please apply online via the link provided. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

To arrange a visit or to find out more, please contact the School Business Manager, Fliss Pusey at 01865558722. 

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

The Propeller Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

This role involves a high level of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check (including Barred List where applicable) and online searches for publicly available information.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.

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 Woodeaton Manor School

• School type: Academies, ages 7 to 18
• School size: Up to 84 pupils
• Age range: 7 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodeaton Manor School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodeaton-manor-school-oxford

At Woodeaton, we are proud to be part of The Propeller Academy Trust, working together to ensure that every young person is supported to achieve their potential, both academically and personally. Our school is a nurturing and inclusive community where pupils feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn.

We specialise in providing a supportive learning environment for children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Every member of staff is committed to understanding the individual strengths and challenges of our pupils, and to tailoring learning so that each child experiences success and develops confidence in themselves.

Our curriculum is broad, engaging, and flexible, designed not only to meet academic goals but also to equip pupils with the skills they need for life beyond school. We place strong emphasis on wellbeing, resilience, and personal growth, ensuring that every pupil can thrive and look forward to a positive future.

As part of The Propeller Academy Trust, we benefit from collaboration with other schools who share our vision and values. This partnership enables us to draw on a wide range of expertise, resources, and opportunities, further enriching the experiences we can offer our pupils.

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