Student Support Worker (Maternity Cover)


Company:	Vacancy Filler
Salary:	from £23,119.41 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Rotherham, S63 7NW
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	2 Oct 2026

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Summary

Student Support Worker

Location: Wath Academy

Salary: Band E Point 7 to 11 £27,274 to £29,071 FTE per annum

Actual Salary: £23,119.41

Contract: 37 hours, Term Time Only + 2 Inset Days, Fixed-Term for 1 Year

Start date: As soon as possible

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wath Academy for an exceptional Student Support Worker to join our experienced and highly motivated pastoral team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and empathetic individual who is passionate about supporting young people. You will play a key role in promoting students’ wellbeing, engagement and personal development, providing high-quality pastoral care and helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral colleagues, parents/carers and external agencies, you will build positive and supportive relationships with students and provide consistent, effective support within a busy secondary school environment.

The successful candidate will be calm, approachable and proactive, with the ability to respond sensitively to the needs of young people while maintaining clear expectations and professional boundaries.

About You

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.

About Place Partnership

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.

Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities, and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth.

For full details of our employee benefit package, please see our recruitment pack.

Further Information

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact

Mrs B Hawke, PA to Principal via email

bhawke@wathacademy.com.

Closing date: Friday 2 October 2026 at 9:00am

Interviews are expected to take place: week commencing 5 October 2026

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list/prohibition lists.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Candidates will be shortlisted against the job description and essential criteria based solely on the content of their application, without access to their personal information.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

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