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Location: New Barn School, Welford, Newbury
Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum dependent on experience and qualifications
Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday 8:30-4:30 and 1x5:00pm finish
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
UK applicants only.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Pastoral Practitioner to join our close-knit team.
About the role
Our Vision - We believe that with a great education, every neurodivergent pupil can thrive and make their way in the world.
The purpose of the Pastoral Support Worker is to work alongside teaching staff, parents/carers, and pupils; providing 1:1 mentoring and/or tutoring to specific pupils. The work aims to ensure that every pupil achieves their potential through targeted support and intervention, working with the school’s Senior Leadership Team.
Under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team, the Pastoral Support Worker will contribute to pupils’ well-being and achievement. The role involves engaging with parents/carers, managing intervention groups, supporting learning, and handling pupils’ behavioural and attendance challenges, including writing Support Plans and intervening with pastoral issues.
General Responsibilities as Pastoral Support
The post holder will:
* Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people
* Liaise with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure pupils in need of support receive appropriate help
* Assist and support pupils during learning sessions, break times, and lunchtimes, managing behaviour, activities, and rewards
* Participate in meetings related to pupil welfare, including review meetings with parents/carers and external agencies
* Manage rewards and sanctions, implementing suitable and consistent interventions as needed
About us
New Barn School offers a broad, balanced, and relevant curriculum to boys and girls aged 6–19 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health complexities.
The school utilizes its beautiful outdoor settings, including forest school, farm experiences, and horse riding, to enhance learning. It is within commuting distance of Swindon, Oxford, Andover, Basingstoke, and Reading.
Our services provide a stable, secure, and supportive environment where pupils can develop skills and confidence to reach their potential.
Acorn Education, part of Outcomes First Group, is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people, pioneering approaches that deliver measurable outcomes.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with optional contributions
* Access to mental health support services and health checks
Additionally, through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, you can choose benefits such as:
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatments
Our focus is on making a positive impact on the lives of pupils and vulnerable young adults, knowing your role contributes significantly to their futures.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of suitable applications is received.
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