Pastoral Practitioner

Outcomes First Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization is looking for a Pastoral Practitioner based in Portsmouth to provide 1:1 mentoring and support for pupils with additional needs. The role involves working with teaching staff and families to create a nurturing environment. Key requirements include experience with children with special educational needs and a commitment to pupil wellbeing. The position is full-time, with a salary of £26,775 per annum, a permanent contract, and benefits such as life assurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Life assurance

Pension scheme

"Your Wellbeing Matters" mental health support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs including SEN or SEMH.
• Effective communication with pupils, staff, and families.
• Ability to keep composure during challenging scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 mentoring and support to pupils.
• Safeguard and promote pupil welfare at all times.
• Liaise and provide feedback to parents/carers.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with additional needs

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to remain calm in challenging situations

Proactive approach to problem-solving

Commitment to safeguarding wellbeing

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Pastoral Practitioner

Location: Dibden Park School, Southampton

Salary: £26,775 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start: January 2026

UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship

About the Role

The Pastoral Practitioner plays a key role in providing targeted, 1:1 mentoring and support to pupils, ensuring they achieve their full potential. Working closely with teaching staff, parents/carers, and the Senior Leadership Team, you will deliver interventions, guidance, and support tailored to individual needs. Your work will help create a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where every pupil can grow in confidence, resilience, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils at all times.
• Provide 1:1 mentoring and support to pupils, addressing academic, social, and emotional needs.
• Assist pupils during learning sessions, break times, and lunchtimes, including behaviour management and facilitating activities.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to identify pupils in need and ensure appropriate support is in place.
• Participate in meetings with parents, carers, and external agencies to discuss pupil welfare and progress.
• Implement and manage reward and sanction systems consistently and effectively.
• Liaise and provide feedback to parents/carers, offering guidance and signposting to relevant support services.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs, including SEN or SEMH.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with pupils, staff, and families.
• Ability to remain calm, consistent, and supportive in challenging situations.
• A proactive, reflective approach to problem‑solving and pupil support.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all pupils.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits

• Life assurance.
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions.
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks.
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) offering a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits.
• Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad.
• Cycle to Work Schemes.
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
• Critical illness cover.
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

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