Job description
We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Pastoral Support Officer to work closely with families, providing early intervention and pastoral support to help pupils overcome barriers to success. Working collaboratively with parents, Academy staff, and external agencies, you will strengthen engagement in education, promote positive attendance, and support children and families to achieve improved wellbeing, inclusion and educational outcomes.About You
- Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
- Level 3 qualification in Education, or equivalent.
- Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training, or willing to undertake.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience within the field of education, social services/welfare or the voluntary sector.
- Knowledge of the social and emotional factors that affect a child's capacity to learn.
- A commitment to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of pupils.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Nelson Academy
Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 3–11
- Pupils
- 403
- Avg teacher salary
- £48,306
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 19.8:1
- Academy trust
- EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9PF
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- Salary
- £26,175 to £28,394 actual pa
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 22 October 2026
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
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