Job description

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We are a unique, small, rural 11-16 academy in the beautiful setting of North-West Worcestershire. Our pupils are happy, well behaved and proud of their school. The academy has a strong vein of moral purpose where the child is at the heart of all we do. We invest in our pupils and our staff to ensure all are supported to be the best they can be.
We are looking to appoint an organised, resilient, and committed Pupil Support Officer to start with us in September. The post sits within our support staff structure and will be line managed by the Senior Leader with responsibility for Attendance and Behaviour. The successful applicant will be passionate and committed to delivering an inclusive experience for our pupils.
The post holder will play a vital operational role in supporting pupils who require bespoke and targeted behaviour support. THOA is an inclusive school, at the heart of our community, and we work hard to ensure pupils are supported, in whatever ways possible, in order to access a broad and balanced curriculum allowing them to be the best they can be. When barriers present, stopping pupils from achieving this aim, the postholder will work with pupils, teachers and families to break down these barriers through internal and external interventions to get them back on track and achieving highly again.
The postholder will be working with some of our most vulnerable and challenging pupils to help them navigate their personal difficulties. The successful applicant will need the right mindset and positivity to be successful in this role, always beleiving that our pupils can achieve more, exploring every opportunity for support.
Training and support will be provided based on the successful postholder’s experience and skills.
We would encourage all prospective candidates to visit the academy to tour and meet with other members of the staff and our pupils. I also encourage you to visit our website; take a look at our Facebook page and email Christine Sheppard if you have any specific questions or to book a tour of the school.
I am grateful for the interest that you have shown and would urge you to apply for the post by completing and returning the application on mynewterm. The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd June 2025.
Please note that interviews are planned for the week following the closing date.Please see the attached Candidate Information Pack for more detailed information.