Do you have a heart for supporting students through their challenges?
Can you provide a safe and nurturing environment for those who need it most?
Are you a great listener and problem solver?
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Support Worker to join a school in Leeds. This is a full:time position, offering a unique opportunity to provide essential support to students, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will be a key part of the pastoral team, working closely with students, staff, and parents to foster a positive and inclusive school environment. This role is crucial in ensuring the well:being and academic success of all students.
The School
This is an ambitious and welcoming school located in Leeds, known for its strong community ties and commitment to excellence. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, where every student is valued and encouraged to flourish. With a focus on holistic development, the school offers a supportive and collaborative working environment for all staff. The leadership team is committed to professional development, ensuring that every member of staff has the opportunity to grow and succeed.
Requirements:
* Prior experience in a similar role within an educational or youth:focused setting.
* A genuine understanding and compassionate approach to supporting young people
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Enhanced Child DBS on the updated service (Willingness for one)
Skills
* Excellent communication skills: The ability to listen and communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
* Strong empathy and patience: A genuine understanding and compassionate approach to supporting young people.
* Proven ability to build rapport: The capability to quickly form trusting relationships with a diverse range of students.
* Resilient and adaptable: The capacity to remain calm and effective in a fast:paced and sometimes challenging environment.
* Organisational skills: The ability to manage a busy caseload, prioritise tasks, and maintain accurate records.
* A collaborative team player: The willingness to work closely with colleagues to achieve shared goals.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing emotional support: Offering a listening ear and emotional guidance to students facing personal or academic challenges.
* Leading one:to:one and group sessions: Facilitating sessions to address specific pastoral needs, such as managing anxiety or building self:esteem.
* Creating and implementing support plans: Developing tailored plans to assist students in achieving their academic and personal goals.
* Liaising with parents/carers: Communicating effectively with families to ensure a joined:up approach to student welfare.
* Collaborating with teaching staff: Working alongside teachers to identify and address the pastoral needs of students within the classroom.
* Managing and de:escalating challenging behaviour: Using effective strategies to support students in regulating their emotions and actions.
* Signposting to external agencies: Guiding students and families to appropriate professional help when necessary.
* Maintaining accurate records: Keeping detailed and confidential records of pastoral interventions and progress.
* Promoting a positive school culture: Acting as a role model and actively contributing to a supportive and respectful school environment.
* Safeguarding: Ensuring the safety and well:being of all students in line with school policies and statutory requirements.
What We Offer:
* A supportive, collaborative working environment.
* Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
* The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* A Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn a GBP300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and cond