Pastoral Support Worker

Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Nottingham seeks a Pastoral Support Worker to join their dedicated team. The role involves providing outstanding pastoral care to pupils, especially those with social, emotional, and mental health needs such as ASD and ADHD. The chosen candidate will inspire and motivate students while building strong relationships with pupils and families. A commitment to improving learners' experiences and a nurturing environment is essential. Full-time, fixed-term contract until February 2026.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Supportive working environment

Collaborative team

Qualifications

• Dedication to welfare and achievement of every child.
• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding pastoral care to pupils.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs.
• Motivate and challenge students to achieve.

Skills

Supporting children with high needs

Creating and motivating students

Positive relationships

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Experience in restorative conversations

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Pastoral Support Worker to join our hard working and friendly team. It is an important pupil‑focused role providing outstanding pastoral care, assisting in raising aspirations and support for our pupils across school, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and achieve well by overcoming barriers to learning both within and outside school. You will be able to pastorally support pupils with Behaviour and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, which may also include conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and other associated learning difficulties.

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications

• are dedicated to the welfare and achievement of every child;
• have experience of supporting children with high needs and evidence of the outcome of this support;
• are able to inspire, challenge and motivate all children;
• can be creative, innovative and have a passion for improvement;
• are forward thinking and committed to raising standards;
• have good organisational and communication skills;
• are able to have a positive impact on pupil progress academically and personally, and support their social, emotional and mental health;
• have high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour;
• able to build strong, positive relationships with our pupils, families and colleagues;
• friendly and energetic;
• have experience in restorative conversations and are able to equip pupils with de‑escalation strategies;
• positive restrictive handling training or willing to train as a positive restrictive handler.

What We Offer

• a truly vibrant and diverse school;
• a supportive and collaborative working ethos;
• professional, dedicated staff who offer great support and show an uncompromising commitment to improving learners' educational experiences;
• an evolving curriculum, inspired by children's desire to learn and teachers' creativity;
• a purposeful and nurturing environment where learners are encouraged to strive for excellence;
• excellent CPD opportunities to further your development;
• enthusiastic learners who want to learn.

About the School

Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School is a vibrant and diverse school. Pupils are happy and safe. The school makes sure that all pupils know the trusted adults they can talk to about any worries. Relationships between pupils and staff are warm and positive.

Required: February 2026 or as soon as possible - 1 Year Full time Fixed Term Contract.