Pastoral Care & Pupil Participation Assistant

Bournemouth Borough Council; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchelsea School in Poole, United Kingdom invites applications for a Pupil Participation Assistant (Pastoral Care Officer). The role supports pupils across provisions, promotes participation in the curriculum and helps pupils develop skills to manage feelings and resolve conflicts.

The successful candidate will work 32.5 hours per week on a term-time basis, with a pro rata salary of £23,264–£25,265, using Pay Band 6 / SCP 16–21. Enhanced DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with learning difficulties.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal and pastoral care skills.
• Willingness to work term-time only and 32.5 hours weekly.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across provisions and promote participation in the curriculum.
• Develop and implement programmes of support for individuals and groups.
• Model positive behaviour strategies and respond to dysregulated pupils.
• Provide pastoral care to support wellbeing and learning.

Skills

Pastoral care

Behaviour support

Conflict resolution

Emotional development support

Confidentiality

Job description

Winchelsea School in Poole, United Kingdom invites applications for a Pupil Participation Assistant (Pastoral Care Officer). The role supports pupils across provisions, promotes participation in the curriculum and helps pupils develop skills to manage feelings and resolve conflicts.

The successful candidate will work 32.5 hours per week on a term-time basis, with a pro rata salary of £23,264–£25,265, using Pay Band 6 / SCP 16–21. Enhanced DBS checks apply.