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We wish to appoint a motivated, committed and enthusiastic member of our Support Staff team. The post offers a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to work with an existing team of experienced professionals in a role which is wide ranging and for which the successful candidate will receive appropriate training and support. The role will be based within the Inclusion Team and the primary purpose is to provide effective pastoral and academic support for students with SEND and other barriers to their learning and wellbeing. This may be through taught interventions and pastoral provisions with identified students or small groups and providing in class support in lessons. Occasionally, you may be asked to provide cover for classes in the absence of a teacher.

Hours: 37.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Term Time), 38 weeks per annum including INSET Days.

Wellacre Academy is an 11-16 all boys’ school set in the heart of Trafford. We have high expectations for all our students and our policies and practices are values driven. Alongside our lessons, we provide a rich and diverse co-curricular programme that develops character and inspires our students. Our Support Staff are encouraged to contribute to co-curricular provision. We all work together to instill a strong sense of belonging for all, which enables students to succeed and become active members of the community as they move into adulthood.

We are committed to the professional development of all our staff. The TDT Gold Award report said, ‘All staff feel supported to grow and develop in their careers, which is testament to the way in which leaders are continually seeking out new challenges and responsibilities for individual members of staff based on their strengths and needs.’ There is an excellent induction programme for all new staff in addition to opportunities for further professional development.

We are keen to ensure that you have as much information as possible to proceed with your application. Therefore, if you would like a conversation about life at Wellacre or the position advertised, please contact Mr Phil Pemberton by email: ppembert@wellacre.org who will be happy to assist and answer any questions you may have. Alternatively, please visit our website: and our social media platforms to find out more about what we do.

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Please return your application form direct to recruitment@wellacre.org or via the TES application portal.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted in order for the shortlisting process to be fair to all candidates and we do not offer visa sponsorship.

Closing date: 3rd September 2026, with interviews scheduled to take place w/c 7th September 2026.

Wellacre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. The successful appointment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activities relating to children. A copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found .