We're on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance! Job Title: Pastoral Support Worker
Location: Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RX
5 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
At Belmont Secondary School, were passionate about changing lives. Our pupils have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)needs, and every day brings the opportunity to help them build confidence, develop resilience, and discover their potential.
This is a chance to join a dedicated and caring team where every small success matters, and where your support can make a lasting, life-changing difference.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in young peoples lives? Do you have the drive to support pupils through challenges, celebrate their wins, and help them thrive socially, emotionally, and academically?
Were on the lookout for a dedicated, energetic, and compassionate Pastoral Support Worker to join our dynamic team and be a key player in creating a nurturing, inclusive, and empowering school environment.
Youll provide pastoral and emotional support to pupils, helping them overcome barriers to learning and thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Working closely with teachers, parents and external agencies, youll model positive behaviour, encourage inclusion and wellbeing, and be a visible, supportive presence throughout the school day.
From small-group sessions to enrichment activities and day-to-day mentoring, every moment you spend will help our pupils build confidence and resilience.
Youll be a calm, caring and proactive team player with great communication skills and a genuine passion for supporting young people.
Full UK driving licence
Experience in pastoral support, youth work or education (desirable)
About the School
Belmont Secondary is an independent, specialist day school for boys 11 to 18, catering for pupilswith a wide range of needs. Our dedicated team, work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
Were proud to nurture aspiration and build confidence helping our pupils progress both academically and socially, and to take pride in their achievements.
Located in Rawtenstall, our school is easily commutable from Bury, Burnley and surrounding area s.
Acorn Education is the UKs leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
Why join Acorn Education?
We place the outcomes of the pupilsand vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll get an exceptional reward package including:
~ Life Assurance
~ Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
~ Your Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
~ A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
~100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
~ Cycle to Work Schemes
~ Electric Car Purchase Scheme
~ Critical illness cover
~ Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
~*4-Day Working Week enjoy a better work-life balance ( terms and conditions apply )
At Outcomes First Group, we put people first pupils and colleagues alike.
Many of our schools have already introduced the 4-Day Working Week (4DWW), with others preparing to roll it out soon. Theres never been a better time to join #TeamOFG and help create brighter futures, one child at a time.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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