Learner Support - Pastoral Care (Ysgol Calon Cymru)
Job description
Learning Support – Pastoral Care Officer
Ysgol Calon Cymru
32.5 hours per week / 39 weeks per year
Fixed-term until 17.07.2026
We are seeking an inspirational, creative, and outstanding Learning Support Pastoral Care Officer to join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on the education and learning experiences of our learners.
The Role:
As a Learning Support Pastoral Care Officer, you will be at the heart of supporting our pupils’ well-being and learning needs. You will be the first point of contact for learners requiring pastoral support, working closely with teaching staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure all students are supported.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide first-line pastoral support to learners
2. Support learners with attendance, behaviour, and educational needs.
3. Act as a strategic link between the school, parents, carers, and external agencies.
4. Set and maintain high expectations of both learning and behaviour.
5. Work with pupils with additional learning needs (e.g. ASD, ADHD, and General Learning Difficulties).
6. Support the delivery of differentiated learning across multiple year groups.
7. Use multisensory and practical approaches to enhance understanding and concept retention.
8. Motivate learners to achieve their best work through praise and support.
9. Follow instructions effectively while using initiative to respond to learners’ individual needs.
10. Implement supportive behaviour strategies in line with the school’s ethos.
11. Be a positive, enthusiastic role model for learners and contribute actively to school life.
What We Are Looking For:
12. Experience supporting learners with additional learning needs, including ASD, ADHD, and General Learning Difficulties.
13. Strong understanding of nurture and behaviour management strategies.
14. A creative approach to differentiated learning and multisensory teaching.
15. A patient, empathetic, and nurturing attitude, with a good sense of humour.
16. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
17. Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with pupils, staff, and external partners.
18. A commitment to promoting high standards and positive outcomes for all learnerss.
Why Join Us?
Ysgol Calon Cymru is an 11-18 school serving a wide rural catchment area, located on two campuses, with an active sixth form. Ysgol Calon Cymru benefits from a hardworking, well qualified and dedicated team of teachers and associate staff. The school fosters a strong ethos of mutual respect, team spirit and working together in the best interests of pupils Our pupils are well-behaved, welcoming, and proud of their school. They work alongside staff to achieve our shared vision of becoming the best we can be. Your addition to the learning community will help us achieve this vision. Our school website ( ) provides a range of information about the school.
The school was inspected in October 2022 and was described by Estyn as being, ‘Ysgol Calon Cymru provides a calm, caring and enriching learning environment where many pupils develop as happy, confident and respectful individuals. Many pupils behave respectfully towards each other, develop positive relationships with school staff and are friendly with visitors.’
Ysgol Calon Cymru is a bilingual school and the ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post.
A bit about our local area
Mid Powys offers an excellent work-life balance in a stunning, natural environment with friendly, close-knit communities. The area provides a wide range of recreational activities, including sports, arts, and cultural events such as golf, fishing, cycling, the Hay Festival, and the Royal Welsh Show. It’s also within reach of Cardiff, Hereford, Aberystwyth, and Swansea, with good transport links. Known for its safety, low crime rates, affordable housing, and beautiful scenery, Mid Powys was even voted the happiest place to live in Wales in 2017. Surrounded by ancient woodlands, rivers, and mountains, it’s the perfect place for those seeking a peaceful, inspiring lifestyle.
Closing Date: 08.10.2025
Interviews TBC
Starting Date As soon as possible