Overview
Westbourne Academy is seeking an Enabling Education Support Worker to join our trust.
* NJC Point 9 – 14
* £23,441 - £25,407 actual per annum
* Term time only (39 weeks per year), 37 hours per week
Position
Westbourne Academy are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, engaging and committed individual to fill the post of Enabling Education Support Worker. The successful candidate must demonstrate a proactive interest in education and a desire to support the school in achieving the best possible outcomes for all students.
Responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to provide on call support to all staff in order to help students overcome barriers to learning and promote achievement for all students. This will include encouraging students to attend lessons on time, contribute to the general safety and discipline of the school and to support the seclusion and removal rooms, acting as a mentor to students accessing restorative programmes as directed.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a good basic level of education to GCSE level (to include English and Maths grade 4/C or above) and have experience of working with young people of secondary schooling. Demonstrable experience in handling challenging behaviour and working successfully with young people are essential. You will be an ambitious professional and will join an academy which is dynamic and inspiring, creating a culture of outstanding success amongst our students.
Application information
For further information, please see the application pack for the role. We welcome applications from candidates with the ability to work on their own initiative with previous experience in a similar environment who are keen to make a difference. If you have what it takes, you can join an experienced, innovative team with incredible potential – and look forward to a future that could take you anywhere within the Trust’s Twenty-Two schools.
About us
Westbourne Academy in Ipswich isn’t just a school – it’s a microcosm of the world with students from all around the globe. Between them they speak 50 languages, and their unique perspectives on learning and life make this a very special academy. We welcome fresh ideas from all our staff and actively value their creativity and imagination. We are passionate about improving our practice, and we are always keen to find new ways to do things.
About Academy Transformation Trust
At ATT we are driven by a simple but profound belief: every child can and should become capable, competent, and confident. Our purpose is to transform lives through education, and our strategy, ATT2030, sets out how we will achieve this for every pupil, every colleague, and every community we serve. We know that people are at the heart of everything we do. Our trust thrives because of the talent, dedication, and values of our colleagues. If you choose to join us, you will become part of a high-trust, high-accountability organisation where principals are empowered to lead, colleagues are supported to grow, and everyone is united in the moral purpose of education.
What’s in it for you?
Access to continuous personal development programs. A bespoke platform supporting colleague welfare and benefits, including pension scheme, employee assistance program (EAP), recognition and reward scheme, cycle to work scheme and discounts on many major high street brands.
Closing date: 09.00am, Monday 10 November 2025. Interview date: To be confirmed.
Westbourne Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.
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