Pastoral Support Officer

Engage Partners Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Get paid in line with national scales

Free CPD sessions

Dedicated consultant

£50 Amazon voucher for referrals

Wellbeing support & travel discounts

Job summary

Engage Education is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Officer for a secondary school in Maldon, Essex. You will advocate for pupils, coordinate interventions, and liaise with families and external agencies to remove barriers to learning.

The role focuses on managing pupil wellbeing, transitions, and risk assessment under Guidance of the DSL/DDSL, with a strong emphasis on Therapeutic Thinking approaches.

Qualifications

• GCSEs English and Maths (Grade C/4+).
• Recent professional development related to pastoral care or education.
• Significant experience working with children/young people in education, social care, or youth work.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour and implementing interventions.
• Proven track record of working with parents, carers and external agencies.
• TPP or Therapeutic Thinking certification (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Oversee a caseload of pupils, monitor provision and intervention effectiveness.
• Maintain a high-profile presence to support pupil transitions and punctuality.
• Facilitate transitions back into mainstream or other settings as appropriate.
• Assist the Associate Assistant Head in safe pupil management.
• Implement strategies including TPP and Therapeutic Thinking.
• Collaborate on Therapeutic Thinking Risk Calculators and Harm Reduction Plans.
• Identify risks with the DSL/DDSL and maintain vigilance.
• Work with the SENCO to ensure needs are understood and supported.
• Coordinate with the Attendance Lead to trigger proactive interventions for at-risk pupils.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Pastoral care experience

Challenging behaviour management

Parental/external agency liaison

TPP/Therapeutic Thinking cert

Education

GCSEs English & Maths (C/4+)

Job description

Pastoral Support Officer Required for Secondary School in Maldon Essex

Are you passionate about working with young people and breaking down barrier to learning? This ful time Pastoral Support Officer position could be just the right fit for you!

About the role

The Pastoral Leader is a pivotal role dedicated to the personal and academic flourishing of every pupil. You will act as a visible advocate for pupils, bridging the gap between home, school, and external agencies. By promoting a ‘positive behaviour for learning’ ethos and managing targeted interventions, you will ensure that barriers to success are removed and that every pupil is supported to reach their full potential.

Duties Include:

• Oversee a dedicated caseload of pupils, monitoring their provision, progress, and the effectiveness of current interventions.
• Maintain a high-profile presence throughout the school to support pupil transitions, ensuring pupils arrive at and remain in their lessons.
• Facilitate the successful transition of pupils back into mainstream or specialised education settings when appropriate.
• Assist the Associate Assistant Head in the safe management of pupils.
• Implement a range of strategies, including TPP (Trauma Perceived Practice) and Therapeutic Thinking, to respond to individual needs.
• Collaborate on Therapeutic Thinking Risk Calculators, the creation of Harm Reduction Plans and the regular review of pupils on a reduced provision
• Work closely with the DSL/DDSL to identify risks, act immediately on concerns, and maintain a culture of vigilance.
• Partner with the SENCO to ensure that the specific needs of pupils are understood by all staff and that support plans are effectively implemented.
• Coordinate with the Attendance Lead to monitor daily punctuality and attendance, triggering proactive interventions for pupils at risk.

About you

• GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.
• Evidence of recent professional development relevant to pastoral care or education.
• Significant experience working with children or young people in an educational, social care, or youth work setting.
• Experience managing challenging behavior and implementing successful interventions.
• Proven track record of working effectively with parents, carers, and external agencies.
• TPP (Trauma Perceived Practice) or Therapeutic Thinking certification. (Desirable – NOT essential)

About us

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners