Non-Teaching Assistant Head of Year
| Posting date: | 12 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,238 to £30,328 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wickersley Partnership Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
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 WPT
At Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT), we are fueled by a single commitment: 'We never do less for other people’s children than we would for our own.' As a thriving network of schools across South Yorkshire, we combine high expectations with embedded inclusivity. We do not work in silos; instead, we rely on deep collaboration and school-to-school support to ensure every student develops socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve the highest standards.
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.
About WPT
At Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT), we are fueled by a single commitment: 'We never do less for other people’s children than we would for our own.' As a thriving network of schools across South Yorkshire, we combine high expectations with embedded inclusivity. We do not work in silos; instead, we rely on deep collaboration and school-to-school support to ensure every student develops socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve the highest standards.
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.