Pastoral Support Worker - Primary School, Aylesbury, UK

Position: Pastoral Support Worker
Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Actual salary will reflect the working pattern of 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year.
Start Date: September 2024

About Us: An Aylesbury based Primary School is a caring and inclusive community dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for all pupils. They believe that every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported in their educational journey. We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to join the team and contribute to the well-being and personal development of our pupils.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide emotional and social support to pupils, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and promoting positive behavior.
• Work closely with teachers, parents, and external agencies to support the holistic development of pupils.
• Develop and implement individual pastoral care plans for pupils with specific needs.
• Facilitate group sessions and activities aimed at improving social skills, self-esteem, and resilience.
• Monitor and record pupils' progress, providing regular feedback to relevant stakeholders.
• Act as a point of contact for pupils experiencing difficulties and provide appropriate guidance and interventions.
• Support the school's safeguarding procedures, ensuring the safety and welfare of all pupils.

Requirements:

• Experience in a pastoral support role or similar position, ideally within an educational setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.
• Understanding of child development and the challenges faced by young people.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Desirable:

• Relevant qualifications in counselling, social work, or education.
• Experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN).
• Knowledge of local support services and agencies.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Supportive and friendly school environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Access to excellent resources and facilities.

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV, Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and assessment.

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Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.