Pastoral Support Worker

Job Title: Pastoral Support Worker

Location: Belmont Secondary School, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RX

Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday

Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: March 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and committed Pastoral Support Worker to join our team and help pupils thrive at Belmont Secondary School.

Do you believe every young person deserves to feel safe, supported and understood? Are you motivated by seeing pupils grow in confidence, resilience and self-belief? This is a rewarding opportunity to become a vital part of our school community. As a Pastoral Support Worker, you will help create a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils feel empowered to overcome challenges and succeed — both in and beyond the classroom.

You’ll work closely with pupils who require additional emotional and pastoral support, helping them navigate barriers to learning and develop positive relationships. From one-to-one mentoring and small-group sessions to supporting enrichment activities and promoting daily wellbeing, you will be a consistent and trusted presence throughout the school day. Working collaboratively with teachers, families and external professionals, you will champion positive behaviour, inclusion and emotional wellbeing — making a genuine difference where it matters most.

• Provide one-to-one and small group pastoral support, promoting emotional wellbeing and engagement
• Support pupils to manage behaviour, build resilience and develop positive coping strategies
• Act as a positive role model, encouraging respect, inclusion and strong relationships
• Work collaboratively with teachers, families and external professionals to support pupil progress
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning inside and outside the classroom
• Support the delivery of enrichment activities, interventions and wellbeing initiatives
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to individual support plans and reviews
• Safeguard and promote the welfare, safety and wellbeing of all pupils

You’ll be calm, caring and proactive, with strong communication skills and a genuine passion for supporting young people.

You will have:

• GCSEs Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
• A full UK driving licence
• Experience in pastoral support, youth work or education (desirable)
• An understanding of SEMH needs and positive behaviour strategies (desirable)

Belmont Secondary School is an independent specialist school in Rawtenstall for boys aged 11–18 with SEMH needs, easily commutable from Bury, Burnley and surrounding areas. We provide a trauma-informed, nurturing environment where every pupil feels safe, understood, and supported. Small classes, personalised pathways, and on-site therapeutic support help build confidence, resilience, and essential life skills. Our broad curriculum blends academic, vocational, and creative opportunities to prepare pupils for a successful future.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
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