School Resource Officer - West Riding Academy

Nexus MAT; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing resources

Pension schemes

Career pathways and CPD

Flexible working policies

Cycle to work scheme

Annual leave

Job summary

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is seeking a proactive School Resource Officer for West Riding Academy in Barnsley. This 35-hour-per-week post runs term-time plus five days, with NJC pay scale 7–12 (£27,275–£29,542 per year, actual £22,625–£24,505). Start date 4 January 2027 and interview date 23 November 2026.

Join a dedicated team supporting students with communication and SEND needs, delivering a welcoming reception, safeguarding, and administrative duties to help the school run smoothly.

Job description

Join the Nexus team as a School Resource Officer - West Riding Academy

Position: School Resource Officer

Hours and salary: NJC 7-12 FTE £27,275 - £29,542 (actual salary £22,625 - £24,505)

School and Location: West Riding Academy, Ardsley Road, Barnsley, S70 4RG

Contract type:35 hours per week 8:30 till 4:00, term time plus 5 days

Interview date:Monday 23 rd November 2026

Start date: Monday 4 th January 2027.

About our School

West Riding Academy is an 11-19 Special School and part of Nexus Multi-Academy Trust. Every day we make a difference to the lives of the children and young people in our school community. We are proud of our great reputation with children and families, other professionals, and other agencies.

Our shared vision for Nexus Multi-Academy Trust is that we are constantly “Learning together, to be the best we can be”. This vision is what we aspire for and is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young people and their families. We are fully committed to partnerships and all the educational benefits of collaborative working. You can find out more at: www.nexusmat.org

The students at West Riding Academy deserve the very best education and an ambitious, rich curriculum. All have communication and interaction needs, and many have other identified SEND. Some have missed a large part of their previous education for a variety of reasons. The students are at the heart of everything we do, and we strongly believe it is our responsibility to nurture their sense of belonging. We are here to ensure that every single student has the best opportunities to flourish through personalised learning, in a school where everyone feels welcome, safe, secure, and highly valued.

About the Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 23 unique SEND and mainstream academies.

We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual to contribute to our commitment to excellence by providing high-quality administrative support and helping to drive continuous school improvement. Working closely with the School Resource Manager, the successful candidate will ensure that administrative processes are delivered efficiently and effectively.

The role will oversee the coordination of a professional and welcoming reception service, creating a positive first impression for all members of our school community and visitors.

The successful candidate will provide informed support on administrative matters, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations, while maintaining and developing effective systems and procedures that support the smooth operation of the school.

What you can expect from us

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility

• Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
• Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
• Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
• An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
• The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
• Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
• Flexible working policies
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

Further information

Please be aware that West Riding Academy’s website is still under construction.

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and young people. If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check .

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.