Pastoral Care Worker - Mudeford C Infant School

Dorset Council UK; Coleford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Mudeford Community Infants School is looking for a Pastoral Leader to provide crucial support for children with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. This role involves close collaboration with staff, helping children thrive, and supporting parents, alongside professional development opportunities in trauma-informed practices.

Qualifications

• Exceptional enthusiasm and warm relationships with children.
• Determination to make a difference in supporting children.
• Experience in pastoral care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support for all children and act as Key Worker.
• Collaborate with teachers to personalize support for individual needs.
• Assist in organizing professional visits and be a deputy safeguarding lead.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Relationship building

Support strategies

Education

Trauma Informed Schools UK Level 5 diploma

Job description

Mudeford Community Infants School is seeking a Pastoral Leader. The working pattern is Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm, term time only (32.5 hours a week).

The start date is Thursday, 4 September.

This position will be paid on a BCP Band F SCP 12-17 (£14.36-£15.58), depending on experience. Pay award pending.

If you have exceptional enthusiasm, warm and sincere relationships with children, and determination to make a difference for those who need support, we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping our children thrive across the school. We are committed to your professional development and will enable you to undertake a Trauma Informed Schools UK Level 5 diploma as part of your training for the role.

Pastoral Leader Main Job Purpose

• Provide pastoral support for all children, acting as a Key Worker for children with specific social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Work closely with class teachers and teaching assistants to personalise support for individual children and their families.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team and SENDCO to identify opportunities and prioritise support, including suggestions for school development in this area.
• Support parents regarding their children's welfare, including attendance, behaviour strategies, support with Home Learning, advice, and signposting.
• If appropriate, serve as the lead professional at TAF meetings.
• Assist in organizing visits from professionals and agencies such as the school nurse and Early Help.
• Be a deputy designated safeguarding lead.