24 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    Summer 2025

  • Closing date

    28 April 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    3 April 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 Headteacher. 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.

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 are not accepted.

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About St Thomas Church of England Primary School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
234 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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School location

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