Pastoral Support Officer

Wittering Primary School is seeking a Pastoral Support Officer to play a vital role in supporting the pastoral provision across the school and wider school community, with a particular focus on safeguarding and child protection matters, provision of pastoral support and attendance.

Working hours are 25 hours per week, 5 hour per day, Monday to Friday.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting with safeguarding and child protection matters
• Acting as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for the School
• Acting as a member of the school’s Early Help Team
• Liaising with external agencies and representing the school at attendance, safeguarding and family support meetings as required
• Providing bespoke educational and pastoral support to small groups and individual children requiring additional support
• Monitoring, analysing and reporting on pupil attendance, identifying concerns and implementing early intervention strategies

The successful candidate:

• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Communicates confidently and sensitively with children, families and professionals
• Can build positive relationships and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Can work independently while contributing positively to a wider team
• Is confident using digital systems and maintaining accurate records
• Has experience of working within a school environment, ideally in a safeguarding or pastoral role
• Holds GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The above post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references. Wittering Primary School is a member of the Soke Education Trust.