Pastoral Practitioner

Oxford Outcomes; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Pastoral Practitioner to join their supportive team. This role focuses on providing tailored mentoring and support to neurodivergent pupils, ensuring they thrive in a nurturing environment. The position involves collaborating with teaching staff and parents, managing behavioral challenges, and contributing to the overall well-being of students. With a commitment to innovative education, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young people. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and supports your professional development.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Fertility Treatment

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting neurodivergent pupils.
• Ability to write Support Plans and manage interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 mentoring and tutoring to pupils.
• Manage behavioral and attendance challenges effectively.
• Liaise with parents and external agencies for pupil welfare.

Skills

Mentoring

Behavior Management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Special Educational Needs Training

Job description

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

Job Title: Pastoral Practitioner

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, with 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 each pupil achieves their potential through targeted support and intervention, in collaboration 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, managing intervention groups, supporting learning, and handling behavioural and attendance challenges. This involves writing Support Plans and intervening to address 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, including managing behaviour and organizing activities and rewards
• Participate in meetings related to pupil welfare, such as review meetings with parents/carers and external agencies
• Manage rewards and sanctions, implementing suitable and consistent interventions as needed

About Us

New Barn School offers a broad, balanced curriculum for boys and girls aged 6–19 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health complexities. The school utilizes its beautiful outdoor setting for activities like forest school, farm experiences, and horse riding. Located within commuting distance of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke, and Reading, it provides a stable, secure, and supportive environment to help pupils develop skills and confidence.

Acorn Education, part of Outcomes First Group, is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. We are committed to innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes.

Why Join Acorn Education?

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
• Access to mental health support and health checks through 'Your Wellbeing Matters'

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to tailor your benefits package, including:

• 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/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks, and successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check.

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