Alternative Provision Support Worker

Selston High School; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in East Midlands is seeking an Alternative Provision Support Worker to assist students at risk of exclusion. The successful candidate will deliver tailored sessions, foster relationships with vulnerable youths, and collaborate with educational staff and parents. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive community-focused environment are provided.

Benefits

Highly competitive pay and progression opportunities

Employee benefits including discounted healthcare and gym membership

Career average pension scheme

Supportive and rewarding working environment

Qualifications

• Patience and caring approach to vulnerable young people.
• Ability to quickly form excellent relationships with students and parents.
• Background in schools, youth work, or social care.

Responsibilities

• Support students at risk of permanent exclusion to remain in education.
• Deliver one-to-one or group sessions following an alternative curriculum.
• Monitor off-site provision and meet with parents and teachers.

Job description

Job Title and Salary

Alternative Provision Support Worker Grade and Salary Grade 4: £24,490 – £26,566 actual salary per annum pro rata (£28,598 – £31,022 FTE). Working pattern: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. Contract term: Permanent.

The School

Our aim at Selston High School is to inspire every member of the school community to achieve their full potential and enjoy their time with us. As a caring community school we recognise the importance of our values which include respect for all, trust, pride, recognition and celebration of success.

Role Overview

We are looking for an inclusive, student‑focused, resilient, emotionally literate person to work as part of a small team, together with the current Ambition Coordinator, to support students at risk of permanent exclusion from school to remain in education and/or training. The role will involve delivering one‑to‑one or group sessions with students following an alternative curriculum pathway. These may address behavioural, social or emotional issues or be bespoke lessons to deliver aspects of the curriculum. We are keen to play to the strengths of the successful candidate and would welcome examples of curriculum areas you could deliver. The role also involves monitoring off‑site provision, meeting with parents and teachers regarding the provision for the young person, and organising day trips and other relevant activities.

Candidate Profile

You will be patient and caring and able to quickly form excellent relationships with vulnerable young people and their parents/carers. You will have a creative and optimistic approach to re‑engaging these young people; you will need boundless energy, a good sense of humour and a strong sense of social justice. You will be accountable, together with the Ambition Coordinator, for the attendance, behaviour and outcomes of the small cohort of students you are working with.

What We Offer

In return for hard work, dedication and commitment to these vulnerable young people you will receive good‑quality, on‑going CPD, excellent support from the Student Support Centre and the Pastoral team, and opportunities to develop your own skills in teaching or small group work. The successful candidate will have some background working or volunteering in schools, youth work, social care or with vulnerable young people in other contexts, and will have an awareness of safeguarding when working with vulnerable young people.

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
• We do not operate appraisal or appraisal‑related pay progression. All employees participate in our Professional Learning Scheme which supports colleagues to develop their expertise and benefit from valuable professional learning.
• An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts.
• Entry to a career average pension scheme.
• Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.
• A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like‑minded professionals.
• Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
• We take the wellbeing and health of employees seriously. We have a range of support mechanisms and benefits available to employees and the Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.

Application Details

Applications must arrive by: midday Friday 5 December 2025. Interviews will be held on: Thursday 11 December 2025.

Safeguarding and Vetting

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced‑level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures. In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.