Pastoral Support Worker - Alternative Provision

Job Advertisement: Pastoral Support Worker - Alternative Provision (Permanent, Full-Time)
Location: Stotfold, Bedfordshire
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP

We are a dedicated secondary school in Stotfold offering an alternative provision designed to support students who thrive in a more tailored and nurturing environment. Our mission is to provide every young person with the tools, confidence, and resilience to achieve their potential, both academically and personally.

We are looking for a committed and caring Pastoral Support Worker to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

• Develop trusting relationships with students, providing guidance and emotional support.
• Deliver one-to-one and group-based interventions to address personal, social, and emotional challenges.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, families, and external agencies to create and implement tailored support plans for students.
• Support students in managing their behavior, fostering a sense of responsibility and self-regulation through restorative approaches.
• Monitor and assess the progress of students, ensuring they are engaged and making positive strides in their education and personal development.
• Act as a point of contact for families/carers, maintaining regular communication and providing updates on students' wellbeing and progress.
• Promote life skills, resilience, and independence in preparation for further education, training, or employment.
• Contribute to the school's ethos and values, creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every student can thrive.

• Proven experience working with young people, preferably within an alternative provision, educational, or youth work setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport with students, staff, and families.
• A compassionate and empathetic approach, with the resilience to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and use initiative when working independently.
• A relevant qualification in education, youth work, social work, or a related field is desirable but not essential.

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people.
• A permanent, full-time role with regular working hours during term-time only.