Pastoral Support Worker

St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2AT

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  29 September 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  2 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £33,366.00 - £37,035.00 Annually (FTE)

Pastoral Support Worker job summary

We are seeking to appoint a pro-active, organised, enthusiastic and self-motivated Pastoral Support worker who will work closely with the Head of School. We are looking for an individual who is inspiring, forward thinking and prides themselves in working collaboratively to support children in their learning and wellbeing.

Part of the role involves communicating with families and external agencies and professionals, so good communication skills is key. You will have extensive knowledge of managing safeguarding issues and a strong track record of working with pupils and families.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the school leadership team and teachers, supporting all pupils and being instrumental in their learning journey.

We are looking to appoint a person who:

• Has significant experience of effective learning support.
• Has experience of leading and implementing initiatives
• Can demonstrate good knowledge and understanding of managing safeguarding issues
• Is pro-active and share our values and high expectations.
• Has experience of working with or desire to support children with social, emotional and behavioural needs using a therapeutic approach.
• Has the administrative and organisational skills to provide effective support to senior leaders.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Thomas Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 237 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Thomas Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-cofe-academy

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