Pastoral Support Officer at Dorset Studio School

Dorset Council UK; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Studio School seeks an individual for a term-time role focused on pastoral and SEN support. The ideal candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, strong communication skills, and flexibility, working closely with the Pastoral Team to support students and families effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience of using Microsoft Office programmes and SIMS / Arbor is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support and SEN administrative support.
• Work alongside the SENCO and specialist teachers in the Pastoral Team.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

SIMS

Arbor

Job description

Dorset Studio School is looking to appoint an able individual to act in a wide-ranging capacity to support our students and their families. Two key aspects of the role include pastoral support and SEN administrative support.

The role requires someone who pays meticulous attention to detail, has energy, enthusiasm, a calm manner, the ability to prioritise, a flexible working approach and being able to cope with conflicting demands and interruptions to meet internally and externally imposed deadlines. They will be approachable, have sound people skills, strong written and verbal communication together with a 'can do' attitude. Experience of using Microsoft Office programmes and SIMS / Arbor is essential.

The post holder will play a key role in our Pastoral Team working alongside the SENCO, SEN specialist teachers and the wider Pastoral team. They will gain knowledge and skills in all aspects of contemporary special educational needs provision and evidence-informed interventions.

This is a term time only role working 39 weeks per year - Pay Award Pending.

The post holder will be directly line managed by the Assistant Principal with responsibility for inclusion and vulnerable students.

Please visit our school website at www.dorsetstudioschool.co.uk or contact [e-mail] for further information