Pupil Support Worker

1 month ago


Dorchester, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time

Dorchester Middle School

Pupil Support Worker

Grade 8, scp12 - £23,238 pro-rata, per annum

37 hours, Term Time only (including inset days)

Work pattern to be discussed at interview.

Required: by February 2024

We are seeking an outstanding professional for the post of Pupil Support Worker to join our successful team, who will be responsible for providing a point of responsive support in school for pupils experiencing difficulties. The Pupil Support Worker reports directly to the Senior Leadership Team and will be working from the Turnaround Room which supports pupils to engage better in learning. The Pupil Support Worker will be dealing with safeguarding concerns on a daily basis, addressing in-school and out of school issues to support the child.

We are looking for someone with previous experience of safeguarding young people and of supporting pupils and families, to work in liaison with all members of the school staff, members of the outside support agencies and parents to provide a safe environment for our vulnerable pupils and families.

The successful applicant will:

Provide immediate support to children experiencing difficulties in school. Help manage the Turnaround Room. Liaise with teachers to identify the pastoral needs of individual children and structure appropriate support. Maintain safeguarding records and manage cases on My Concern. Capture pupil voice around issues in and out of school which have been logged by staff. Be front-facing to families and carers and maintain good communication with parents/carers. Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the school’s safeguarding and child protection policy.

Dorchester Middle School is a member of the Wessex Multi-Academy Trust which comprises local First, Middle and Upper schools who share resources, planning and expertise in order to enhance continuity across all stages of the children’s’ education.

We are located in the beautiful county town of Dorchester. We can offer excellent working conditions, a supportive environment and opportunity for further development both within the school and across the Wessex MAT. Dorchester Middle School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.


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