Support Staff

Childcare Officer

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and energetic Childcare Officer to join the staff team at our Primary Residential SEMH School, designated by Ofsted as Outstanding.

Applicants must be enthusiastic, with an understanding of and commitment to children with severe behavioural, social and emotional difficulties. The successful applicant will receive the relevant training and support required to become part of our dedicated and innovative team. The role is term time, Monday to Friday plus 5 CPD days.

Visits to the school are positively encouraged.

Information about the School

Wells Park is an Ofsted rated outstanding Residential Special Educational Needs School. We care for children aged between 5 and 11 years who have a range of complex needs associated with SEMH. At Wells Park we pride ourselves on providing a warm, homely and happy environment for all.

For further information, please see the attached Job Description.

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About this school

Wells Park School

Academy special converter · Ages 4–11

Not rated

Pupils: 59
Avg teacher salary: £43,936
Pupil:teacher ratio: 9.5:1
Academy trust: THE BECKMEAD TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.