Pastoral and Family Support Officer

Prospectsonline; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Haworth Primary School, part of the Bronte Academy Trust, is seeking a warm, proactive Pastoral and Family Support Officer to join our school community. The role focuses on building relationships, supporting attendance and wellbeing, and helping pupils thrive during term time.

You will work with families and professionals to provide pastoral support, with training provided, including potential ELSA accreditation. A Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification and experience working with children, or equivalent experience.
• Full training provided, including opportunity to work towards ELSA accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral and wellbeing support to pupils and families.
• Support attendance, engagement and emotional wellbeing of pupils.
• Collaborate with school staff, families and external professionals.
• Help pupils build resilience and positive relationships.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Empathy and safeguarding

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Haworth Primary School (Part of the Bronte Academy Trust)

Hours: 27.5 hours per week, term time only

Contract: Fixed term, initially for 12 months

Working pattern: To be agreed with the successful candidate, in line with the school day

We are looking for a warm, caring and proactive Pastoral and Family Support Officer to join our school community.

Vacancy Information

This rewarding role will focus on building positive relationships with pupils and their families, helping children to overcome barriers to attendance, engagement and wellbeing, and ensuring that every pupil has the opportunity to thrive.

Working closely with school staff, families and external professionals, you will provide individual and small-group pastoral and wellbeing support, help pupils develop resilience and positive relationships, and support families who may benefit from additional or Early Help support.

We are looking for someone who communicates well, builds trusting relationships with children and adults, and has a genuine interest in children's emotional wellbeing.

You will need relevant experience of working with children and a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience. Full training will be provided, including the opportunity to work towards ELSA accreditation.

• Focus: Supporting pupils and families with attendance, engagement, emotional wellbeing, nurture, Early Help and access to enrichment opportunities.
• Training: Full training will be provided, including ELSA training when a place becomes available.
• Essential: Level 3 qualification and experience working with children, or equivalent experience.

Closing Date - 9am, 14 October 2026

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 20th October 2026

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