Pastoral Support & Welfare Specialist

The Pilgrim School; Boston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pilgrim School in Lincolnshire is seeking a dedicated pastoral support worker to assist with the educational and pastoral needs of pupils in Key Stages 3 and 4. You will work under the direction of a Pastoral Manager to boost wellbeing and raise achievement, and help with transitions back to mainstream or onto post-16 routes.

You will engage with pupils, communicate effectively in speech and writing, and demonstrate strong organisation.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification and GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Experience working with children and young people is desirable.
• Willingness to liaise with secondary schools and support pupils’ learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the educational and pastoral needs of pupils to improve wellbeing and achievement.
• Support transition back to mainstream school or onto a post-16 path.
• Liaise with secondary schools as required and support personalised learning.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication and organisational skills.
• Be flexible with hours and travel locally, using your own vehicle where needed.
• Maintain a sense of humour and patience while working with young people.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with children

Liaise with schools

Personalised learning support

Verbal & written communication

Organisation & motivation

Flexibility

Local travel & own vehicle

Humour & patience

Education

Level 3 qualification

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

The post will involve working under the direction of a Pastoral Manager, with young people, mostly in Key Stages 3 and 4, in one of our bases in the county. Primarily, the role will involve assisting with the educational and pastoral needs of the young people to improve their sense of well-being, raise standards of achievement and, assist in supporting transition to back to mainstream school or on to an appropriate post 16.

The successful applicant will:

• have excellent interpersonal skills
• have experience of working with children and young people
• be willing and able to liaise with secondary schools
• have the necessary competencies to support pupils' personalised learning
• demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills
• demonstrate excellent organisation and motivation skills
• be willing to work flexibly within the time available
• be willing to travel locally and have the use of their own vehicle
• have a sense of humour and plenty of patience!

Minimum qualifications a relevant Level 3 qualification and GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent). Further details and application forms are available on the school website www.pilgrim.lincs.sch.uk