Student Support Worker (Maternity Cover)

Place Partnership; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers Pension Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

SmartTech

Place Plus discounts

EAP

Healthcare Cash Plans

Cycle to Work

On-site Parking

Mental Health First Aiders

Job summary

Place Partnership is seeking a dedicated Student Support Worker (Maternity Cover) at Wath Academy to provide pastoral care and support for students’ wellbeing and development.

You will work closely with teaching staff, parents, and external agencies to promote engagement and remove barriers to learning, within a busy secondary school setting. The role requires empathy, reliability and strong relationship-building with pupils and families.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and young people, ideally in educational or pastoral settings.
• Strong communication skills with students, staff and families.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Promote students’ wellbeing, engagement and personal development.
• Provide high-quality pastoral care and assist with overcoming barriers to learning.
• Support students in a busy secondary school environment.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff and families.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Empathy

Growth mindset

Job description

Student Support Worker (Maternity Cover)

Wath Academy Temporary Closes Oct 02, 2026 at 08:00 AM

Description

Student Support Worker

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 [e-mail] .

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.

Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees’ financial, physical and mental wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme via SmartTech*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform via ‘Place Plus’
• Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 24/8 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Free, on-site parking at every site
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• *restrictions apply

Documents

Supporting documents for this role

• Recruitment Brochure - Student Support Worker (Mat Cover).pdf 4.1 MB Download