Pastoral Support Worker
Reference Number: TMS090
Pastoral Support Worker
Location: The Meadows School, Dudley Road East, Oldbury, B69 3BU / Connor Road, West Bromwich, B71 3DJ
This position maybe based at either of the sites.
Salary: Grade E,SCP 18-25, £30,559 - £35,235 (Actual Salary £24,054 - £28,569 p.a.)
An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Meadows for a Pastoral Support Worker. We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated and experienced person to join us.
The successful applicant will have a number of responsibilities including supporting the pastoral; welfare of our students. To work directly with staff, students and parents to provide early help, safeguarding support and promoting student attendance.
We are looking for:
An organised individual, enthusiastic and dynamic who has experience of working with students with complex and profound needs, families and other external organisations. You will be a part of a well-established pastoral team providing comprehensive pupil welfare service to the school. The post holder will also become a trained Designated Safeguarding Lead. Please note full training will be given:
- an enthusiastic person with real passion for working with children with SEND
- Has a passion for working and supporting children
- Has high expectations of pupils’ and be committed to making a real difference to our students learning outcomes
- Is flexible and open to new ideas
- Is a team player
- Will fully support the ethos and aims of our schools
- Be a Level 4 qualified higher level teaching assistant or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, BTEC, NNEB or equivalent
- GCSE in Maths and English at Grade C or Grade 4
In return we can offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Pension Scheme
- Flexible working opportunities
- Employee Rewards
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- Regular support and supervision
- Staff support (Mental health first aid, Occupational Health Service, Employee Assistance Programme with access for your whole family, Staff Briefings and events etc.)
- A creative, flexible curriculum which is tailored to the individual students needs
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- A school that prides itself on providing professional development opportunities
- A wide range of fantastic resources
Informal visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. They can be arranged by contacting Aleatheia Benjamin on 0121 569 7080.
Application forms are available below and should be returned to SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd Floor Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 8GS or emailed to hr.recruitment@sips.co.uk.
Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.
If you provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.
If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox incase any correspondence has been delivered there.
Online Search
An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.
The Meadows School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff / volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a rigorous, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all references obtained will be checked for authenticity and accuracy.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.
All references obtained will be checked upon for authenticity and accuracy.
Salary: Grade E,SCP 18-25, £30,559 - £35,235 (Actual Salary £24,054 - £28,569 p.a.)
Closing Date: 29 June 2025, 12.00pm
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