Job Description

Pastoral Support Worker

Primary school - KS1/KS2

Location: Witney, Oxfordshire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: January 2024

Are you someone who believes that every child deserves a safe space, a supportive guide, and a trusted adult to help them navigate through their earliest years? They're seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to make a real difference in the lives of our Key Stage 1 students, many of whom come from challenging backgrounds. If you're ready to be that crucial figure in their lives, we want to hear from you.

As a Pastoral Support Worker, you'll be a vital part of the school community in Witney, a close-knit town with deep roots and a spirit of resilience. Many of our students carry heavy burdens for such young shoulders. Difficult home lives and early challenges have impacted some of our youngest learners, leading to emotional difficulties and behaviors that require understanding, patience, and consistent support.

Your role will be to work 1:1 and in small groups with these Witney children, helping them to build trust, focus on learning, and feel seen and valued. You will be their safe space, someone who listens without judgment and guides with care. Through your support, they'll find stability and focus, helping them engage with school and unlock their potential.

• Safeguarding: Being vigilant and proactive in ensuring each child's safety and well-being.
• Emotional Support: Providing 1:1 attention and group work, helping students develop social and emotional skills.
• Behavioral Management: Bringing a calm, structured approach to handling difficult behaviors with understanding and positive reinforcement.
• Building Trust: Developing meaningful, dependable relationships with students to help them feel safe and valued within the school community.

Someone with:

• Empathy and Patience: A natural ability to connect with young children, particularly those facing early adversities.
• Experience in Safeguarding and Pastoral Care: Strong understanding of safeguarding policies and experience in a similar role.
• Behavior Management Skills: Experience in maintaining a positive, consistent approach to help children feel secure and motivated.
• Commitment: A true dedication to making a difference in each child's life and to being a steady, uplifting presence in their daily routine.

If you're ready to bring your heart and skills to a role that matters deeply, apply today with your CV. Join this Witney school in creating a safe haven for these children-a place where they can truly feel at home, find hope, and begin to build a brighter future.

The Witney Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.