Student Support Officer
Posted 3 hours 44 minutes ago by Astrea Academy Trust
Salary £25,120 to £27,700 (Grade 6, SCP 12 to SCP 18)
Contractual hours 37 per week, Basis Full Time
Job type: Support Staff - Other, Job Category: Support Role - Education/Behavioural Support
Location: 2000 - St Thomas a Becket Secondary, Wakefield
Job OverviewStudent Support Officer - Permanent - Start Date: 01.09.26
Hours of Work: 37 per week, Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm and Friday 8am-3:30pm (Term time only plus 5 days)
An appointment as Student Support Officer at St Thomas a Becket is an opportunity to join a highly successful team of talented and committed staff, enthusiastic and friendly pupils and a community of supportive families and a highly dedicated Trust. We believe that our success derives from our inclusive, pupil-centred focus; our commitment to the continuous review of curriculum and pedagogy; our focus on CPD; and a strong belief in the need to work within a set of Catholic values which underpins all that we do.
Responsibilities- Provide pastoral support to a Head of Year and the pupils within that year group.
- Being part of a small Catholic school where the underlying values of kindness, love and respect are integral in everything we do and pastoral support is prioritised.
- A comprehensive CPD programme focusing on the needs of staff and the school.
- The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from across the Trust ensuring best practice, continuous improvement and networking opportunities.
- Staff voice being used to shape school improvement and drive changes where necessary.
- An on-site professional cycle track and well equipped gym available for staff use.
- A comprehensive Trust wide wellbeing package to support staff through Schools Mutual.
All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance in line with our Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policy.
Closing date: Monday 29th June 2026
Interview date: Monday 6th July 2026