Pastoral Support Officer

Edward Heneage Primary Academy is now recruiting for a Pastoral Support Officer. This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

• Liaise and work closely with external agencies, including attendance of off-site meetings, to support pupils and their families as part of the mentoring process.
• Provide written reports for and to represent the academy at conferences and meetings, including with outside agencies to support children and their families.
• Work with individual pupils who have been identified as underperforming or through the referral route to identify and investigate barriers to learning.
• Contact parents/carers regularly by telephone or home visits where necessary to discuss specific issues; keep accurate records of agreed outcomes.
• Respond to emotionally demanding behaviours and situations as a result of dealing with pupils and parent/carers individual circumstances.
• Liaise with teaching staff and SENDCo, and monitor the progress of pupils using the mentoring service to ensure the Learning Mentor support is relevant to the curriculum and/or the needs of the individual so that support has continuity.
• Where appropriate, arrange and run group sessions for pupils with common needs e.g. friendship groups, self-esteem and mental wellbeing groups, informative sessions on personal hygiene and other matters in order to support the mentoring process.
• Carry out home visits where appropriate to support parents in encouraging their children to maintain full and regular attendance.
• Work with parents in a school context, supporting them and building their engagement with their child’s learning.
• Support parents and their children through transitions to ensure continual engagement with school and learning.

 This is a fixed term position until 31/08/2024 - 32 hours per week

Salary and Benefits

• NJC6 - NJC8, £23,893 - £24,702 FTE Per Annum, £17,016.00- £17,592.73 Pro Rata
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses [include if
• Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Well-being including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• discounts on car leasing
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

•     A professional qualification relevant to the post such as social work, teaching, youth work or other relevant qualification.
•     Driver’s License, business insurance and access to a vehicle. GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
•     Relevant family work or pastoral support experience.
•     Ability to communicate effectively with children and families in individual and group settings.
•     Relevant experience of applying Keeping Children Safe in Education.
•     Good knowledge of local and national systems and pathways for providing support for families.
•     Working knowledge of management systems e.g. Bromcom and safeguard and a Team Teach qualification.
•     Committed to promoting the welfare of all children and creating a safe environment in which children can learn; considering, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.
•     Play an important part in the wider safeguarding of children – identifying concerns, sharing information and taking prompt action to safeguard and protect them. 

 About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply here’ button. 

 Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy. 

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.  

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics. 

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check.?The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. 

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.