Pastoral Support Worker
Templars Academy, Witham, Essex, CM8 2NJ6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
30 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday - Friday 8.45am-12.00pm (15 min unpaid morning break included) 15 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £8384
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications and Skills:
- GCSE A-C or equivalent in both Maths and English.
- Experience in a similar role, preferably within an educational setting.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding practices and procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and families.
- Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting children's development.
- Excellent IT Skills.
What the school offers its staff
- Be part of a supportive and dedicated team.
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- A positive and inclusive school environment.
- Staff well being service.
Further details about the role
Templars Academy is dedicated to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Pastoral Support Worker to join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of our students.
As a Pastoral Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting children with social and emotional needs. You will work closely with the MAT Safeguarding Lead, engage with families, and ensure that children can access education effectively. Your responsibilities will include delivering a range of programmes tailored to meet pupil needs and collaborating with teachers to support children within the classroom.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and group support to children with social and emotional needs.
- Collaborate with the MAT Safeguarding Lead to ensure the safety and well-being of all students.
- Engage with families to build strong, supportive relationships and facilitate effective communication.
- Develop and deliver programmes aimed at addressing the specific needs of pupils.
- Work alongside teachers to provide in-class support and ensure an inclusive learning environment.
- Monitor and report on the progress and well-being of students under your care.
Commitment to safeguarding
Inspires Multi-Academy Trust are committed to:
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, of children and young people;
promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
promoting the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs;
and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share this commitment.
and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
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About Templars Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 393 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Templars Academy website
- Email address
- HR@Inspiresmat.co.uk
Templars Academy is part of the Inspires Multi-academy Trust, a primary-only multi-academy trust with 5 schools forming the MAT.
Templars Academy is located on the Cressing Road in Witham, Essex. Our large fenced site benefits from excellent facilities. This includes two school buildings, each with disabled access and toilets, a disabled car parking space close by, and their own halls. We have extensive landscaped grounds, a fully air-conditioned ICT suite and a well stocked library.
The staff and children thoroughly enjoy working together across the school sites. We are constantly seeking to improve the learning experiences for children and have created a curriculum which captures their interest inline with the current national curriculum.
Our vision 'Learning Together, Achieve More' encapsulates the spirit of togetherness. We know that together we are stronger. We strive to provide the very best education for the children in our care, within a nurturing and caring environment.
We are a two form entry school, with a maximum number on roll of 420. We also benefit from a 26 place nursery class for 3-4 year olds and a 12 place nursery class for 2-3 year olds.
Arranging a visit to Templars Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@Inspiresmat.co.uk.
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