As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Pastoral Support Worker to join our close-knit team at The Holden School, part of Acorn Education.
About the Role
The post holder will manage and work as part of a team supporting the learning and behaviour of students. The post holder will provide practical support for individual students and work with the whole school to promote positive behaviour management.
Who we are looking for
* Evidence of continuous professional development in behaviour management
* Experience of working with families and young people who have challenging behaviours in a variety of settings including secondary education
* An awareness of the current issues affecting young people
* Experience of managing in a multi-disciplinary team
* Experience of working with outside agencies
* Trained in counselling/behaviour management and pupil protection
* Knowledge of basic Microsoft packages: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint – supported by achievement of ECDL or similar
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
* Good oral and written communication with students and adults
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Ability to respond to challenging circumstances in a positive manner
* Good interpersonal and organisational skills
* Ability to prioritise own workload, meet deadlines and work independently
* Able to work in a calm, efficient and safe manner
About Us
The Holden School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 16, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester, and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team works together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We are a Therapeutic Led, Trauma-Informed School providing individualised curriculums supported by our Class Teams, Pastoral Team, and Therapists.
We pride ourselves on guiding pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress academically and socially, and encouraging pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, helping them understand the wider community they live in.
Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering innovative approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
In 2024, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support services and health checks
Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to choose benefits that suit you, including:
* 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 and paternity leave and paid fertility treatments
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, subject to successful probation. This is not a contractual benefit.
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