Non Teaching Assistant Head of Year - Behaviour

Wickersley Partnership Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wickersley Partnership Trust is seeking a Non-Teaching Assistant Head of Year for Clifton Community School to lead pastoral support for a specific year group, ensuring safeguarding and strong welfare. You will coordinate interventions, monitor progress, and liaise with families to remove barriers to learning.

The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, term-time plus inset days, with a focus on ensuring every child feels safe and ready to learn within a supportive school environment.

Responsibilities

• Intervention & Progress: Assist the Head of Year in planning and delivering targeted interventions, monitoring student progress, and preparing evidence for reviews.
• Behaviour & Support: Proactively monitor behaviour trends and support teaching staff in managing incidents to maintain a positive learning culture.
• Mentoring: Provide direct mentoring to students with identified needs, helping to remove barriers to learning and facilitating access to alternative support where necessary.
• Liaison & Admin: Coordinate home-school links regarding student progress and attitude, and assist with statutory processes including Pastoral Support Plans, EHCP contributions, and transitions from Alternative Provision.

Job description

ROLE: Non-Teaching Assistant Head of Year

SCHOOL: Clifton Community School

SALARY: WPT Band 6 £33119 - £35570 (£29170 - £31328 pro-rata)

CONTRACT: Permanent

HOURS: 37 hours, term time only plus all inset days

Are you a resilient and empathetic professional capable of making a real difference to young people's lives? We are seeking a dedicated Non-Teaching Assistant Head of Year to join our pastoral team, working directly with students to remove barriers to learning and build a culture of success.

About the Role

In this pivotal non-teaching role, you will be the constant, supportive presence for a specific year group. Working under the direction of the Head of Year, you will manage behaviour, welfare, and academic progress on a day-to-day basis. Because you are not classroom-based, you will be immediately available to respond to incidents, mentor students, and liaise with families. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that every child feels safe, supported, and ready to learn, acting as a bridge between home and school.

Responsibilities

• Intervention & Progress: Assist the Head of Year in planning and delivering targeted interventions, monitoring student progress, and preparing evidence for reviews.

• Behaviour & Support: Proactively monitor behaviour trends and support teaching staff in managing incidents to maintain a positive learning culture.

• Mentoring: Provide direct mentoring to students with identified needs, helping to remove barriers to learning and facilitating access to alternative support where necessary.

• Liaison & Admin: Coordinate home-school links regarding student progress and attitude, and assist with statutory processes including Pastoral Support Plans, EHCP contributions, and transitions from Alternative Provision.

Closing Date: Noon, Friday 23rd September 2026

Interviews taking place Week commencing 28th September 2026

For more information about Wickersley Partnership Trust, including the benefits of working for us, please visit our main website: https://www.wickersleypt.org

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service