Pastoral Practitioner

JR United Kingdom; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Pastoral Practitioner to support neurodivergent pupils through mentoring and targeted interventions. This role involves working closely with teaching staff and parents to ensure every pupil achieves their potential. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Experience working with neurodivergent pupils.
• Ability to write Support Plans and manage behavioral issues.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 mentoring and tutoring to pupils.
• Support learning and manage behavioral challenges.
• Liaise with Senior Leadership Team for pupil welfare.

Skills

Mentoring

Behavior Management

Communication

Job description

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Location: New Barn School, Welford, Newbury

Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum dependent on experience and qualifications

Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday 8:30-4:30 and 1x5:00pm finish

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Pastoral Practitioner to join our close-knit team.

About the role

Our Vision - We believe that with a great education, every neurodivergent pupil can thrive and make their way in the world.

The purpose of the Pastoral Support Worker is to work alongside teaching staff, parents/carers, and pupils; providing 1:1 mentoring and/or tutoring to specific pupils. The work aims to ensure that every pupil achieves their potential through targeted support and intervention, working with the school’s Senior Leadership Team.

Under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team, the Pastoral Support Worker will contribute to pupils’ well-being and achievement. Responsibilities include dealing with parents/carers, intervention groups, supporting learning, and managing pupils’ behavioural and attendance challenges. This involves writing Support Plans and intervening with pastoral issues within the school.

General Responsibilities as Pastoral Support

The post holder will:

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people
• Liaise with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure pupils in need of support receive appropriate help
• Assist and support pupils during learning sessions, break times, and lunchtimes; managing behaviour, lunchtime activities, and rewards
• Participate in meetings related to pupil welfare, such as review meetings with parents/carers and external agencies
• Manage rewards and sanctions for pupils, implementing suitable and consistent interventions as needed

About us

New Barn School offers a broad, balanced, and relevant curriculum to boys and girls aged 6–19 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health complexities.

The school utilizes its beautiful setting to foster outdoor learning, including forest school, farm experiences, and horse riding. It is within commuting distance of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke, and Reading.

Our services provide a stable, secure, and supportive environment where pupils can develop skills and confidence to reach their potential.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead the sector in innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes for those in our care.

Employee benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support services and physical health checks through “Your Wellbeing Matters”

Additionally, our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to customize your benefits package, which includes:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid fertility treatments

Our focus is on making a positive impact on the lives of pupils and vulnerable young adults, giving you the satisfaction of knowing your role makes a difference.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks, and successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.