Pastoral Support Officer

Are you confident, compassionate, and solution-focused?

Are you passionate about improving attendance and working closely with families to remove barriers to learning?

We are seeking a Pastoral Support Officer to support children with complex social, emotional, and behavioural needs, improve attendance, and work closely with families in a fast-paced, inclusive school.

Location: Central Sunderland (SR4)

Salary: £24,000 - £30,000 per year

Working Pattern: Full-time preferred (4 days considered)

Duration: Term Time Only (39 weeks)

Age Range: 2–7 years

Ideal Candidate : Pastoral Support Officer

Essential:

• HND/HNC or equivalent
• Experience with SEMH, SEND, or complex behavioural needs
• Strong safeguarding knowledge
• Confident working with families and agencies
• Calm, resilient, solution-focused, committed to early starts

Desirable:

• Educational Psychology MSc or related qualification
• Experience in early years settings
• Experience with attendance monitoring and interventions

About the School:

• Large infant school with 3-form entry, nursery for 100+ children, and wraparound provision (7:30am–5:30pm)
• Diverse community: 50% English as an Additional Language, 32% on SEND register
• Developed in-house SEN provision (“Blossom”)
• Behaviour management is a key focus in an open-plan environment

Key Responsibilities :

• Monitor and improve pupil attendance and punctuality
• Conduct first-day responses, home visits, and parent meetings
• Track and report attendance data; liaise with Local Authority
• Support vulnerable pupils and families; implement strategies for SEMH challenges
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
• Manage safeguarding concerns, referrals, and CPOMS records
• Attend multi-agency meetings; advise staff on safeguarding best practice
• Support Cared-for Children with PEP targets
• Build nurturing relationships and support emotional wellbeing
• Respond to children in crisis and provide targeted interventions
• Attend professional meetings and contribute to wider school life
• Support lunchtime and educational visits
• Follow health, safety, and data protection policies

Pastoral Support Officer : Apply Online Today!

If you’re a compassionate, proactive professional ready to support children with complex social, emotional, and behavioural needs, improve attendance, and work closely with families, apply today to join our welcoming infant school in Sunderland.

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