Senior Pastoral Support Worker

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A special needs school in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Senior Pastoral Support Worker to facilitate emotional and behavioral support for pupils. This permanent role offers a 4-Day Working Week initiative, enhancing work-life balance while providing essential care and development for children with special educational needs.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

Access to mental health support services and health checks

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment support

Qualifications

• Must have experience of working with pupils with SEND

Responsibilities

• Provide individual pastoral and behavioral support to pupils.
• Support the assessment of pupils for additional help.
• Assist in developing individual support plans.

Skills

Emotional Support

Behavioral Support

Mentoring

Education

Grade C or above in Maths and English

Job description

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Client:

Outcomes First Group

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Title: Senior Pastoral Support Worker

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start Date: May 2025

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Pastoral Support Worker to join our close-knit team at Glebedale School located in Stoke-on-Trent.

About the role

The Senior Pastoral Support Worker is responsible for providing high-quality pastoral care and support to pupils. This role involves leading and coordinating pastoral initiatives, supporting the emotional, social, and personal development of students, and working closely with teaching staff and parents to ensure that the well-being of pupils is promoted effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual pastoral and behavioural support to pupils
• Monitor the social, emotional, and behavioural development of students within the school, liaising with the staff team and offering support where necessary
• Receive, supervise, and support pupils who are not ready for learning or who have barriers to learning.
• Support the assessment of pupils to determine those in need of particular help and support.
• Assist in the development and implementation of individual Education/ Behavioural/ Support/ Mentoring plans and behaviour management strategies.
• Help to develop one-to-one mentoring sessions with pupils and provide support for distressed pupils.
• Provide information and advice to enable pupils to make choices about their own learning, behaviour, and attendance.
• Support the challenge and motivation of pupils, promoting and reinforcing self-esteem.
• Support pupils’ access to learning using appropriate strategies and resources.
• To respond to pupils unable to access learning; ensuring a calm environment.

Qualifications Required

• Grade C or above in Maths and English

Experience required

• Must have experience of working with pupils with SEND

About us

Glebedale School is a special needs school providing education for pupils aged 7 years and upwards. We offer a nurturing and welcoming environment to SEMH pupils, with a curriculum focused on therapy, education, and personal development. Our aim is to help pupils grow academically, socially, and emotionally to become capable future citizens.

We serve 30 pupils from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and Cheshire. Our last Ofsted inspection in December 2022 rated us as “Good”.

We are part of Acorn Education, the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people.

As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead the sector in innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes for those in our care.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Why Join Acorn Education?

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support services and health checks

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to choose benefits such as:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment support

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time for personal pursuits. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.