Pastoral Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day pastoral support to pupils with a range of SEN needs (including ASD, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and complex needs).

• Support behaviour management strategies and contribute to personalised behaviour plans.

• Monitor attendance, punctuality, and welfare concerns, escalating issues appropriately.

• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, offering guidance, mentoring, and emotional support.

• Work collaboratively with the safeguarding team, following school policies and procedures.

• Liaise with parents/carers and external professionals to ensure consistent support for pupils.

• Contribute to a positive, safe, and inclusive school culture.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN (school, alternative provision, youth work, or similar).

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, behaviour support, and pastoral care.

• Ability to remain calm, empathetic, and solution‑focused in challenging situations.

• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.

• Confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Desirable Qualifications

• Training in Safeguarding, Team Teach, MAPA, or other behaviour‑support approaches.

• Relevant qualifications such as:

  • Level 3/4 in Supporting Teaching & Learning

  • Youth Work qualification

  • Counselling skills

  • Psychology, Social Work, or Education‑related degree

• Experience in specialist or alternative provisions.

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