Pastoral Support Worker

We are looking to appoint an outstanding, dynamic Pastoral Support Worker who embodies the Trust’s values; people who have diverse experiences, as well as a passion for working with young people with additional needs. Our ideal candidate will have excellent teamwork and communication skills, boundless patience and resilience and the ability and enthusiasm to make a difference with pupils who have a range of social, emotional and mental health needs. This unique and rewarding role works under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team and will complement the work of the Pastoral Support Manager. Using a ‘whole family’ approach and focusing on the strengths and difficulties within the family; the Pastoral Support Worker will enable parents’ recognition that their children’s cognitive development and learning is important, as is the instilling of values, aspirations and support for the development of wider interpersonal and social skills. Whilst promoting the importance of consistent school attendance and engagement with education. The Pastoral Support Worker plays a crucial part in the effective safeguarding of children and young people. For a full list of duties, please see the job description below.