Salary: £28,598 - £33,699 pro rata per annum
Contract: Permanent – Term Time Only
Hours: 37 hours per week plus 5 days
Location: Wetherby, North Yorkshire, Wetherby High School
Wetherby High School is a forward-thinking school in a semi-rural area of North Leeds. We are proud of our caring and inclusive reputation and have a strong team of professionals committed to developing and delivering a rich learning experience for all our students.
Our school community is based upon an inclusive and restorative ethos that we believe best allows every student the opportunity to realise their full potential.
We are now looking to appoint a Student Support Officer (Engagement and Learning) who has the skills and experience to support our most vulnerable learners engage with their learning.
It is essential that the post holder s our school ethos which is firmly rooted in a restorative approach and the following values: to 'Know our children well'; to be 'Partners in Learning'; to develop 'Character for Achievement'; to 'Enjoy and Aspire'. We firmly believe that in order to move forwards we need to be prepared and able to 'do things differently and do different things'.
We significantly invest in the development and training of all colleagues who are equally happy to their expertise, skills and knowledge across the organisation. If you are looking to be stretched and challenged within a positive and creative staff team and you have a genuine desire to make a positive difference to our children, please submit an application form and covering letter to by noon on Monday 29th September 2025.
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
For further information regarding this vacancy and an application form, please visit our website:
Student Support Officer (Engagement and Learning) - Wetherby High School
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to this commitment. All successful applications will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and satisfactory references. The school has a privacy statement for job applicants which is published on the website.
Key Dates:
Closing Date: 28th September 2025
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.
We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.
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We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.
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Student Support Officer
Salary: £28,598 - £33,699 pro rata per annum
Posted: 11/09/2025
Closing date: 28/09/2025
Closing time: 23:59