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inploi; Orrell; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS clearance

Full UK driving licence

Car for business use

Job summary

Expanse Learning in Orrell is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Officer to support SEND students and promote wellbeing. You will collaborate with students, staff and families to ensure pupils feel valued and empowered to reach their potential.

The role involves safeguarding duties, risk assessments, and contributing to personalised plans. The ideal candidate is empathetic, well-organised and able to work across multiple sites, with enhanced DBS clearance and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Relevant Qualification associated with Pastoral Officer or relevant position
• 2+ years’ experience in pastoral/education support
• Outstanding organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent knowledge of Office 365 (Word/Excel)
• Experience in admissions or referral environment
• Qualified or working towards Care Cert or DSO L2
• Experience in SEN settings and annual review processes

Responsibilities

• Carry out the duties of the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) role
• Responsible for Tier 1 Safeguarding alerts
• Support DSL with Tier 2/3 safeguarding incidents
• Attend safeguarding strategy meetings for CIN/CLA
• Coordinate initial assessment and prepare for panel
• Liaise with parents and professionals on pastoral matters
• Carry out risk assessments of students
• Support care plans and behaviour observation charts
• Contribute to student profiles and MARS monitoring
• Provide information to support annual reviews and training

Skills

Pastoral experience

Organisational skills

Office 365

GDPR knowledge

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Pastoral/DSO relevant qualification

Care Cert (DSO L2) in progress

Education sector experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to thrive both personally and academically? We are looking for a dedicated, caring and approachable Pastoral Officer to join our team at Orrell SEND College.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people, providing pastoral support, promoting positive wellbeing and helping students overcome barriers to learning. You will work closely with students, staff and families to ensure that every young person feels valued, supported and able to achieve their full potential.

If you are empathetic, organised and passionate about making a positive difference, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding Statement

“Expanse Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to satisfactory disclosure and clearance prior to employment.”

It is unlawful for Expanse Learning to employ anyone who is barred from working with children. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to apply for a position at Expanse Learning. All applicants will be made aware that providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected, or summary dismissal if the applicant has been selected, and referral to the police and/or the DBS.

An online search will be completed as part of Expanse Learnings pre-employment checks.

The Key Responsibilities

• Carry out the duties of the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) role
• Responsible for Tier 1 Safeguarding alerts
• Responsible for in house lower-level incidents
• Support the DSL with Tier 2/3 safeguarding incidents
• Attend Safeguarding strategy and professionals’ meetings for CIN and CLA representing Expanse Learning
• Coordinate the initial assessment process and update the multi-disciplinary assessment document working closely with the EHCP Coordinator in preparation for the panel
• Arrange and conduct visits to college
• Liaison with parents and professionals on all pastoral matters
• Carry out risk assessments of all students
• Support Head of Learner Support to complete student care plans
• Work in partnership with the Tutors, TAs and LSAs to contribute to the Behavioural Observation Charts (BOCs) and the personalised curriculum
• Contribute to the student profile
• Monitor, Audit and review the Medication Administration Recording System (MARS).
• Complete referrals into social care and health
• Provide information to support the annual review process (A4)
• Additional duties to include delivering training i.e., manual handling, behavioural management, train the trainer

Your Qualifications / Skills & Knowledge

• Relevant Qualification associated with Pastoral Officer or relevant position
• 2+ years’ experience
• Outstanding organisational and time-management skills
• excellent knowledge of Office 365 (including Word and Excel)
• Previous experience working in an admissions or referral environment
• Qualification/experience required
• Qualified or working towards Care Cert
• Qualified or working towards DSO L2
• Specific on the job training
• Specific client needs training
• Proven experience within Pastoral support or similar SEN position
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills and in depth understanding of diverse computer systems and networks
• Good knowledge of Data Protection and data privacy principles (GDPR)
• the ability to prioritise, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• the ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Awareness of the SEND code of Practice.
• Experience in the education, not-for-profit, or SEND sector.
• Knowledge of Ofsted and/or ESFA expectations.
• Experience working within the Annual Review Process

Additional Information:

• Travel to multiple sites will be required.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be needed to support key events.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role.
• The successful candidate must have a full UK driving licence, access to a car, and business use insurance.
• Engagement:
  • Values-Driven culture We’re proud of our culture as we strive to further embed our values
  • An open and collaborative working environment, not just within your college but also across the organisation where innovation is encouraged
  • A career in an organisation that values individuality and diversity
  • Dedicated focus groups to ensure we have the optimal working environment in all aspects.
• Regular training and access to a range of internal and external programmes tailored to your learning needs throughout your career
• Educational sponsorship (application required)
• Opportunities for career progression as we are willing and able to support moves from one department to another.
• A competitive salary for both teaching and non-teaching staff whereby pay progression is possible on a bi-annual basis, following successful performance
• Access to a salary sacrifice pension plan
• Enhanced sick pay that increases with your length of service
• Full-time equivalent staff receive 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays (set holiday pattern)
• Wellbeing champions and access to Mental Health First Aiders
• 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance
• Access to private medical insurance
• Personal resilience and Wellbeing courses
• Dedicated wellbeing day each year
• Facilities:
  • Great buildings providing positive working environments
  • Free car parking at every site
  • Social networking opportunities across the organisation to create new relationships both inside and outside of the work setting.