Pastoral Support Officer

Attributes Essential Desirable How Identified Qualifications * GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade C in English and maths * Experience working in a school* Application environment or other educational* Certificate setting

• Experience planning and delivering targeted interventions

Knowledge, skills and* Good listening skills * Experience identifying interventions* Application aptitudes * Effective written and verbal communication skills to raise attendance of pupils * Interview

• Knowledge of the possible interventions to support pastoral needs * Experience working directly with

• Knowledge of the potential barriers to learning that pupils may face pupils and parents (ELSA, Lego

• Ability to tailor interventions to individual pupils Therapy, Drawing and Talking)

• Good knowledge of Excel / Arbor (or similar MIS systems) / Word / * Experience analysing data and ParentMail producing reports and identifying

• Ability to create good relationships with pupils, staff and parents key insights

• To be able to accommodate changes to working hours when the role * Experience working with colleagues

• requires it and external stakeholders (e.g. from

• Knowledge of TAFs, PSPs, EHAS external agencies)

• Have secure knowledge of safeguarding, Personal skills * Commitment to provide the best possible opportunities for all pupils * Experience working collaboratively* Application

• Organised, proactive and self-motivated with colleagues * Interview

• Good time management skills * Reference

• Commitment to upholding and promoting the ethos and values of the school

• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively

• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

• Committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion

• Courage to take action to protect children from harm

• Commitment to continued personal development

• Excellent communication skills, Special requirements * Willingness to contribute to the extra-curricular provision in school

• Willingness to work alongside the lunch team and support during playtimes

Part time (21 hours Mon to Weds)

Fixed term post from Monday 20th April 2026 - 31st March 2028 with the possibility for it to be extended depending on the needs of the school

Grade 3 SCP 6 to 9 (£24,796 - £25,989 pro rata) 39 weeks (actual salary £12,252 - £12,841)