Pastoral Support Advisor

Cygnus Academies Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in London is seeking a compassionate Pastoral Support Advisor to support vulnerable children and their families. The role involves providing emotional and practical support, addressing barriers to learning, and developing individual support plans. Ideal candidates will have experience in schools, particularly with SEND, and possess strong communication and organisational skills. This rewarding role offers opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Opportunity to make a tangible impact

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting vulnerable children and families.
• Ability to manage cases effectively.
• Knowledge of SEND and safeguarding is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to children and families.
• Address barriers to learning and improve attendance.
• Develop support plans and run workshops.

Skills

Emotional support

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Compassion

Trust building

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in children's lives and supporting families to overcome challenges? We are looking for a compassionate, proactive Pastoral Support Advisor to join our team and help bridge the gap between home and school.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide emotional and practical support to vulnerable children and their families
• Help address barriers to learning, improve attendance, and reduce exclusions
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and children to promote positive outcomes
• Develop individual support plans and run workshops, 1:1 sessions, and group programmes
• Collaborate with school staff and external agencies to ensure coordinated support
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times
• Experienced in working with children, families, and schools, ideally with SEND or safeguarding knowledge
• Excellent communicator with strong organisational skills
• Compassionate, approachable, and able to build trust with families
• Able to manage cases effectively, work independently, and as part of a team

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on children's lives
• A supportive and collaborative school and Trust environment
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A rewarding role where every day brings the chance to create positive change

Be the person who helps children thrive and families feel supported - join us and make a lasting difference!

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. For an informal discussion about the role please contact the school office on 01322 521343.

Safer recruitment Cygnus Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment.

Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview.

Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory 'Enhanced with Barred List Check' through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.

References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.

Online searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview.

Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children's Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

The Child Protection Policy can be found on the school website. The Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found on the Trust website.

This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification.

We reserve the right to close this position early should a suitable applicant be found.