Pastoral Support Worker

In this role, you will work with students on a one to one or group basis to overcome barriers to their education and deal directly with students, parents, carers, and external agencies in matters relating to attendance, behaviour, student wellbeing, and progress. You will also support the work of the wider pastoral team as required including the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Attendance Officer, and Heads of Year to ensure best outcomes for students.,

• Work with students on a one to one or group basis to overcome barriers to their education.
• To deal directly with students, parents, carers and external agencies in matters relating to attendance, behaviour, student wellbeing and progress.
• Assist the Assistant Head and Heads of Year to maintain, monitor and track student data e.g. attendance, behaviour. Review progress of students (individual and groups) in relation to targets.
• Support student attendance and punctuality procedures by managing the late gate on a rota basis, making attendance calls, attending meetings with the inclusion service, home visits to ensure excellent attendance for all students.
• Organise and participate in activities and events relevant to the year group or Key Stage such as transition visits (to primary schools or sixth form colleges), parent information evenings and celebration events.
• Support the duty-head system, investigate breaches of discipline, deal with bullying incidents, record details and outcomes of all investigations and liaise with families and carers and external agencies where appropriate.
• To support and supervise the school's Internal Suspension Room in accordance with the school's behaviour policy expectations on a rota basis.
• Complete required paperwork associated with individuals and groups in a timely manner.
• Support the work of the wider pastoral team as required including the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), the attendance officer and/or the Head of Year to ensure best outcomes for students.
• Liaise with teaching and support staff, the SENDCo and other relevant professionals and outside agencies, providing information and contributing to the development of suitable support strategies for individual students according to their needs.
• Support the role of parents/carers in students' engagement and organise and contribute to meetings.
• Support the emotional well-being of all students and provide praise, motivation and encouragement.
• Promote and support the development of students' self-reliance, self-esteem and emotional resilience.
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead:
• Undertake safeguarding training and ensure this remains up to date in order to act as a point of contact for safeguarding and child protection referrals as may be required by the DSL.
• To ensure that all follow up actions are recorded promptly and accurately on the CPOMS system.
General Responsibilities:
• To play a full role in ensuring that students at the school make rapid progress due to the support they receive.
• To model the values and behaviours expected of those in school and to promote the school's core values and expectations in the language, policies and practices of the school.
• To assist the Assistant Head of School and Heads of Year to support students to overcome barriers to their learning.
• Support and maintain collaborative, productive working relationships with all staff and professionals from outside agencies to support the effective running of the school.
• Attend staff briefings and department meetings in line with the school calendar.
• Attend INSET days, Twilight CPD Sessions, and other evening events in line with the school calendar.
Additional Responsibilities:
• Execute any other tasks that may be reasonably requested by the Head of School/CEO.
• Stay informed about and comply with all Trust and school policies and procedures.
• Uphold confidentiality at all times.
• Advocate for and protect the welfare of children and young people within the school.
Health and Safety:
• Participate in Basic First Aid training and attend refresher courses as necessary.
• Understand and uphold personal responsibilities for Health, Safety, and Welfare, considering the impact of your actions or lack thereof on others.
• Collaborate with the employer on all matters pertaining to Health, Safety, and Welfare.
Continuing Professional Development:
• Engage in an introductory programme that incorporates safeguarding training.
• In collaboration with your line manager, assume responsibility for your professional growth, staying informed about any changes relevant to your role.
• Undertake suitable training to support the execution of 'specified work', fostering skills pertinent to your position.
• Sustain a professional portfolio of evidence to back the Performance Management process, focusing on evaluating and enhancing your own practice.
  
  Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the demonstrable ability to adapt your style to work with, and meet, the needs of a variety of different groups
• A high degree of personal integrity and the ability to deal with confidential information with discretion, sensitivity, and professionalism
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
We are deeply committed to your professional growth. Through collaborative working, expert guidance and career development planning, we invest in the future of our staff. Staff are supported in making the best possible progress both within their current roles and in reaching their future career goals. Make a real difference. Your work in this role will directly impact the Trust's achievements and progress, driving us towards excellence. Shape our culture. Help us build a centre of excellence characterised by mutual respect, tolerance, care, and support. Foster a sense of pride in everything we do.