Gateway Support Worker – The Cornerstone Academy

Gateway Support Worker

Start date: July 2026

Hours: 36 per week

Working pattern – 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 3:00pm Friday

Starting salary: Up to £24,050 per annum (Full Time Equivalent £28,308) depending on experience

Contract type – Permanent. Term time plus one week: 38 school weeks plus training days and a week of flexible working

The Gateway Support Worker also has a paid lunch duty covering the lunch period in the Resource base – 35 minutes per day, term time only, with an annual allowance of £1,635.

Responsibilities

• Support the day‑to‑day coordination and organisation of students within the provision, using strong communication and organisational skills.
• Deliver lessons under the direction of the SEN Resource Manager, demonstrating effective classroom management and a consistent, nurturing approach.
• Develop, organise, and deliver targeted programmes of support in collaboration with the SEN Resource Manager and SENDCo, including interventions focused on social skills and emotional literacy.
• Bring experience of working with students with special educational needs, particularly those with ASD and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers to support close, collaborative working.
• Work effectively with a range of professionals, including support staff, outreach services, agencies, and partner schools, to promote student safety, wellbeing, and progress.
• Use Microsoft IT applications confidently and maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records to evidence student support, engagement, and progress.
• Demonstrate a calm, patient, and approachable manner when working with students and colleagues.
• Be creative, consistent, and aspirational in your practice, maintaining high standards and supporting students to achieve positive outcomes for wellbeing, personal development, and academic success.
• Work closely with careers staff to ensure Year 11 students have secure and appropriate post‑16 pathways.
• Promote inclusivity and integration between the Resource Base and the main academy, working collaboratively as part of the wider school team and contributing to whole‑school initiatives.
• Contribute directly to improving the progress, wellbeing, and academic outcomes of our students.
• Support the development and consistent implementation of the school’s safeguarding, behaviour, and anti‑bullying policies to promote a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Help students to develop strategies to self‑regulate their behaviour and build positive relationships.
• Work as part of a child‑centred, supportive team that is committed to transforming young people’s lives through care, education, and advocacy.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience working in a school setting.
• Experience with students with ASD and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs is essential.
• Strong communication, organisational and classroom management skills.
• Commitment to student wellbeing and inclusive practice.
• Experience collaborating with external agencies and support services.

Closing Date

Wednesday 3rd June 2026

Note: This role is open until the closing date. Applications may be withdrawn after this date.

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