Pastoral Officer: SEND Support & Safeguarding

Expanse Learning Orrell College; The Bell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

39 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing support programs

Free car parking

Job summary

Expanse Learning is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Officer for Orrell SEND College to provide safeguarding leadership and holistic student support on site. You will work with students, families and staff to promote well-being and remove barriers to learning.

The role requires safeguarding experience, strong organisation, and proficiency with Office 365. Travel between sites and occasional after-hours work may be required as part of safeguarding duties.

Qualifications

• Pastoral support or SEN position experience is essential
• Excellent knowledge of GDPR/data protection principles
• Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Awareness of the SEND Code of Practice

Responsibilities

• Carry out the duties of the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) role
• Responsible for Tier 1 safeguarding alerts
• Support the DSL with Tier 2/3 safeguarding incidents
• Attend safeguarding strategy meetings for CIN/CLA
• Coordinate initial assessment and update MDT documents with EHCP coordinator
• Arrange and conduct visits to college and liaise with parents and professionals
• Carry out risk assessments of all students
• Contribute to student profiles and care plans
• Monitor Medication Administration Recording System (MARS)
• Complete referrals into social care and health

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management

MS Office 365

Pastoral support

Communication

Education

Care Cert

DSO L2

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

Expanse Learning is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Officer for Orrell SEND College to provide safeguarding leadership and holistic student support on site. You will work with students, families and staff to promote well-being and remove barriers to learning.

The role requires safeguarding experience, strong organisation, and proficiency with Office 365. Travel between sites and occasional after-hours work may be required as part of safeguarding duties.