Woodstock Road, Witney, Oxon, OX28 1DX

Web Address: www.wgswitney.org.uk

Tel: 01993 702355 Email: office@wgswitney.org.uk

Head Teacher:  Mr R W Shadbolt

Student Support Worker

Full Time/Part Time

Term Time plus 5 INSET days

Wood Green is an oversubscribed 11-18 Academy school in the thriving town of Witney, close to the Cotswolds and with excellent transport links to Oxford and London. Our strong reputation and results improving year-on-year have led to a rapid rise in student applications. We believe strongly in a culture of mutual respect and strong relationships, underpinned by our LEARNWell values. Our school mission is “to develop exceptional, well-qualified and well-rounded young people who make a positive contribution to our school, our community and the world”. This demonstrates our commitment to the whole child, academically and personally.

If you are someone who has a passion for all young people to succeed in school, an ability to work effectively with young people and a desire to work in a mainstream school setting, this is an excellent opportunity.  This post would be ideal for someone considering joining the teaching profession in the future.

Key Purposes of this post:

·       Implement the whole school behaviour policy, through participation in the on-call system and supervision of students.

·       Covering lessons either on a day-to-day basis or covering a longer-term absence

·       Run interventions session with identified students requiring extra support and/or guidance

·       Promote student welfare through supporting the Heads of Year.

·       To liaise with students, parents, and colleagues across the school as appropriate.

·       Meet the professional standards of Wood Green School

Pay scale: Grade 7. Actual salary £25,627.38

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (39 weeks), term time only.

To apply for this post, please complete the Acer Trust application form which can be found on the school website at www.wgswitney.org.uk. Please submit your application on my new term.

If you have any questions, please contact hrwest@acertrust.org.uk

The closing date is noon on 29 January 2026

Applications are considered as they are received, we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.

Wood Green School and the Acer Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people.  The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance.  Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/last employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role.  Wood Green School is an equal opportunities employer.