Pastoral Support Officer

Teaching Personnel is pleased to support schools across Kent in recruiting compassionate and dedicated Pastoral Support Officers. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide essential wellbeing and pastoral care to students, helping them overcome barriers to learning and thrive in school life.

The Role:

As a Pastoral Support Officer, you will work closely with students, families, and school staff to promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and academic progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and group support to students facing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges.

• Assist with managing attendance and punctuality issues.

• Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies as required.

• Support the implementation of pastoral policies and interventions.

• Promote a positive and inclusive school environment.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational, social work, or youth support setting is preferred.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work empathetically and confidentially with students and families.

• Organised and able to manage caseloads effectively.

• DBS clearance (or willingness to apply through Teaching Personnel).

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay with weekly payments.

• Supportive consultant and team throughout your placement.

• Flexible working options across various schools in Kent.

• Access to training and professional development opportunities through our CPD Academy.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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