Education and Welfare Support Officer
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,487 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Salary shown above is pro rata, based on an Full Time Equivalent of £34,434 to £37,280 (Grade I, Scale Points 23-26) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | Vale of York Academy, Rawcliffe Drive, Clifton Without, York, YO30 6ZS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Heartwood Learning Trust. |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | EDV/2026/VYA/19861 |
Summary
About this Role
We are looking to appoint a Education and Welfare Support Officer for 37 Hours per Week, on a Term Time only basis to join our team at Vale of York Academy.
This role is to strengthen our support for students to help them achieve their full potential. They will assist the Pastoral team in dealing with incidents of inappropriate behaviour or where students need more emotional support by providing advice and guidance and implementing agreed plans to encourage learning and overcome barriers to learning.
What we can offer:
Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
Local Government Pension scheme
Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Free on site Parking
Job Details
Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: Designated Safeguarding Lead
Travel Required: Occasional
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
We are looking to appoint a Education and Welfare Support Officer for 37 Hours per Week, on a Term Time only basis to join our team at Vale of York Academy.
This role is to strengthen our support for students to help them achieve their full potential. They will assist the Pastoral team in dealing with incidents of inappropriate behaviour or where students need more emotional support by providing advice and guidance and implementing agreed plans to encourage learning and overcome barriers to learning.
What we can offer:
Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
Local Government Pension scheme
Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Free on site Parking
Job Details
Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: Designated Safeguarding Lead
Travel Required: Occasional
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.