Student Wellbeing & Pastoral Support Worker

Outcomes First Group; Boningale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Job summary

Smallbrook School, part of Outcomes First Group, provides therapeutic, supportive education for pupils aged 7–18 with complex needs. The Pastoral Support Worker will help students thrive in and beyond the classroom by building trust and personalised wellbeing plans.

You will collaborate with teachers, therapists and families to promote inclusion, positive behaviour and resilience while maintaining records and safeguarding at the heart of daily duties.

Qualifications

• A positive, patient and nurturing approach to supporting students.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain calm, adaptable and professional in challenging situations.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Providing pastoral support, guidance and encouragement to students across the school.
• Supporting positive behaviour, emotional regulation, confidence and self‑esteem.
• Building strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and external professionals.
• Contributing to behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion strategies that support student success.
• Maintaining accurate records relating to student progress, wellbeing and behaviour.
• Helping create a safe, structured and positive environment where students can thrive.
• Supporting the wider life of the school and contributing to day-to-day operations.
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Smallbrook School, part of Outcomes First Group, provides therapeutic, supportive education for pupils aged 7–18 with complex needs. The Pastoral Support Worker will help students thrive in and beyond the classroom by building trust and personalised wellbeing plans.

You will collaborate with teachers, therapists and families to promote inclusion, positive behaviour and resilience while maintaining records and safeguarding at the heart of daily duties.