Pastoral Support Officer

eTeach UK Limited; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Marriott Primary is seeking a passionate Level 1 Pastoral Support Officer to join our nurturing school community. The role focuses on promoting positive wellbeing and engagement for children aged 3-11, working with families to overcome barriers to learning.

You will collaborate with teachers and professionals, deliver targeted support, and contribute to whole-school activities while flexible in responding to varied pastoral needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children and families to overcome barriers to learning and engagement
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, parents and carers
• Work individually with children and run small group interventions to support wellbeing, social skills, emotional development and resilience
• Support children who may need additional pastoral support, helping them to feel safe, valued and ready to learn
• Work alongside teachers and other professionals to identify and respond to children's needs
• Support in classrooms when appropriate and contribute to whole-school activities and events
• Be flexible and willing to respond to the varied pastoral needs of a busy primary school

Job description

Pastoral Support Officer (Level 1)Grade 4, Salary £27,274 - £29,071 pro rata, 0.6 FTE, points range 7-10, 22.2 hours per week over 3 days (days flexible), term time only to include INSET days Marriott is a nurturing and inclusive primary school at the heart of the Saffron Lane community, committed to providing the very best support and education for all of our pupils. We are proud to serve a richly diverse, multicultural intake where every child is valued, supported and encouraged to thrive. We are seeking a passionate and caring Level 1 Pastoral Support Officer to join our dedicated team. This is a varied and rewarding role supporting children aged 3-11 and their families, helping to promote positive wellbeing, engagement and outcomes across the school.

We would like you to:

• Support children and families to overcome barriers to learning and engagement
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, parents and carers
• Work individually with children and run small group interventions to support wellbeing, social skills, emotional development and resilience
• Support children who may need additional pastoral support, helping them to feel safe, valued and ready to learn
• Work alongside teachers and other professionals to identify and respond to children's needs
• Support in classrooms when appropriate and contribute to whole-school activities and events
• Be flexible and willing to respond to the varied pastoral needs of a busy primary school

We can offer you:

• A welcoming, inclusive and multicultural school community
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same
• A supportive and experienced team who are committed to improving children's wellbeing and life chances
• Ongoing training, professional development and opportunities to develop your skills
• A supportive leadership team who value and invest in their staff and prioritise wellbeing
• The chance to make a real and lasting difference to children and families

This post is subject to a six month probationary period.

Closing date: Wednesday 11th November 2026, 12 noon (midday)

Interview date: Monday 16th November 2026 Safeguarding StatementMarriott Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will need to satisfy the requirements of DBS, Childcare Disclaimer and two satisfactory references.