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Required as soon as possible, the Governors of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, an Outstanding school, are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated, dedicated and caring Pastoral, SEND and Safeguarding Support Practitioner to join our happy and hardworking team. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of our dedicated Pastoral Team and make a real difference in the lives of our children and families. If you are passionate about pastoral care, SEND provision and safeguarding, and would like to be part of an ambitious, respectful and high-performing school family, then this is the role for you! The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting our Pastoral, SEND and Safeguarding team, ensuring that systems and processes work efficiently and effectively. You will be highly organised, meticulous with record keeping, and able to build positive relationships with children, parents, and external agencies. You will provide high-level support to staff and families across our school community, working proactively to ensure that every child feels safe, supported and ready to learn. Experience in supporting mental health and wellbeing would be an advantage, as would experience in delivering small group or 1:1 interventions — however, training can be provided for the right candidate.
Job Responsibility:
Provide targeted support for our most vulnerable children and families
Act as a first point of contact for parents and external agencies, ensuring needs are met
Support children with SEND and those requiring additional support
Take responsibility for administrative tasks within the Pastoral Office
Provide administrative support to the SENDCo, Pastoral and Safeguarding team
Attend and contribute to meetings with parents and professionals, advocating for pupils’ best interests
Lead on promoting mental health and wellbeing across the school community
Take a proactive lead on attendance matters
Requirements:
A compassionate and dedicated practitioner with a genuine passion for supporting children and families
Excellent communication and organisational skills
The ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive information confidentially
A team player with a positive attitude and a commitment to the ethos and values of our Catholic school
Experience in pastoral care, SEND or safeguarding roles (desirable but not essential)
Applicants should be supportive of our Catholic ethos
Nice to have:
Experience in supporting mental health and wellbeing
Experience in delivering small group or 1:1 interventions
What we offer:
A welcoming, inclusive and faith-filled community where every child is valued and loved
The opportunity to work in an Outstanding school with a strong culture of care, respect and achievement
Supportive colleagues who work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team
Ongoing professional development and access to high-quality training
A chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families every day
A comprehensive Employee Wellbeing package managed by Schools Mutual