Pastoral Support Worker

City of York Council; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of York Council is seeking an enthusiastic Pastoral Support Worker for The Danesgate Community, a specialist setting for 5-16 year olds with SEMH needs. You will support attendance monitoring and perform admin duties to create a positive learning environment.

You will work with the Pastoral Care Manager/DSL, use Microsoft Office daily, and training will be provided for Arbor; GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above are required. Enhanced DBS will be required.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.
• Enhanced DBS required.
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative.
• Safeguarding training will be provided or required.

Responsibilities

• Provide attendance monitoring for students.
• Perform administrative duties to support attendance and learning.
• Collaborate with the Pastoral Care Manager/DSL and external agencies.
• Support safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Tools

Arbor experience

Job description

SCHOOL VACANCY

The Danesgate Community is a specialist setting for 5-16 year olds with social, emotional and mental health needs. Danesgate is a very welcoming and vibrant place to work and offers significant opportunities for professional development for anyone who is committed to working with vulnerable young people. We wish to recruit an enthusiastic and self‑motivated Pastoral Support Worker who will be able to work under pressure and use their own initiative.

SCHOOL VACANCY

The Danesgate Community is a specialist setting for 5-16 year olds with social, emotional and mental health needs. Danesgate is a very welcoming and vibrant place to work and offers significant opportunities for professional development for anyone who is committed to working with vulnerable young people. We wish to recruit an enthusiastic and self‑motivated Pastoral Support Worker who will be able to work under pressure and use their own initiative. The successful candidate will work with the Pastoral Care Manager/ DSL, alongside key staff and external agencies to provide an outstanding attendance monitoring service as well as fulfilling administrative duties to support and enable the best possible attendance and learning environment for our young people. The successful candidate must have excellent Microsoft Office Skills and we would prefer someone with Arbor experience but this is not essential as full training will be given. You must have English and Maths to a GCSE level C or above. This is an exciting and challenging position, which would start as soon as possible The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.

Closing date: Thursday 24 September 2026 at 12 midnight

Interview date: Thursday 1 October 2026