Pastoral lead - Welfare Office

Pastoral Officer

Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:15am - 3:45pm

Are you passionate about supporting young people's emotional wellbeing and helping them overcome barriers to learning?

Backgrounds that are particularly suitable

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
• School-based pastoral support
• Counselling or therapeutic services
• Careers Advice and Guidance
• Youth work, family support or social care

The Role

• Providing pastoral and emotional support to pupils throughout the school day.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with children to improve engagement, attendance and wellbeing.
• Supporting pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), including those with high levels of need.
• Working with pupils who have experienced trauma, including Looked After Children (LAC) and those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Supporting the de-escalation of behaviours that may arise from emotional distress, anxiety or unmet needs, using positive behaviour support strategies.
• Supervising school corridors and communal areas to promote pupil safety and wellbeing, helping to prevent pupils from leaving designated areas without authorisation.
• Providing one-to-one pastoral support and wellbeing sessions for pupils, including responding to requests for support from pupils or their parents/carers, in line with the school's safeguarding and pastoral procedures.
• Completing home welfare visits where required to support pupil attendance, wellbeing and safeguarding, building positive relationships with families and carers.
• Working closely with teaching staff, SEND teams, safeguarding leads and external professionals to ensure pupils receive appropriate support.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience working with children or young people in education, mental health, counselling, youth work, RMN or a related field.
• An understanding of trauma-informed practice and the impact of adverse childhood experiences on behaviour and learning.
• Experience supporting pupils with EHCPs, SEMH needs or additional learning needs.
• The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• A proactive, resilient and compassionate approach to supporting vulnerable children.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle, as the role requires completing home welfare visits within the local community.
• Team Teach training is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided for the successful candidate.

Why Apply?

• Join a supportive and experienced pastoral team.
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
• Receive Team Teach training and ongoing professional development.
• Work in a rewarding role where every day brings the opportunity to positively impact a child's wellbeing and future.

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