Pastoral Support Worker

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Smallbrook School

• Shrewsbury
• Permanent

Salary:
Up to £27,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

At OFG Education we put wellbeing first by giving our teams more time to recharge

Job Title:
Pastoral Support Worker

Location:

Smallbrook School, Shrewsbury, SY4 3HE

Hours:

37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.45am - 4.20pm
Salary:
Up to £27,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
October 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

We are seeking a caring, resilient and proactive Pastoral Support Worker to join our dedicated team, supporting students with complex social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

In this highly rewarding role, you will build positive, trusting relationships with students, working closely with teachers, therapists, families and external professionals to provide personalised support that promotes wellbeing, encourages positive behaviour and helps overcome barriers to learning.

You will play a vital part in creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every student feels understood, valued and empowered to succeed. Through your guidance, encouragement and commitment, you will help young people develop confidence, resilience and the skills they need to reach their full potential. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students will be at the heart of everything you do.

• Providing pastoral support, guidance and encouragement to students across the school.
• Supporting positive behaviour, emotional regulation, confidence and self-esteem.
• Building strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and external professionals.
• Contributing to behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion strategies that support student success.
• Maintaining accurate records relating to student progress, wellbeing and behaviour.
• Helping create a safe, structured and positive environment where students can thrive.
• Supporting the wider life of the school and contributing to day-to-day operations.
• Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people at all times.

• A positive, patient and nurturing approach to supporting students.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain calm, adaptable and professional in challenging situations.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

Smallbrook School is currently increasing capacity from 50 students to 80 and having a large investment in our school site developing KS2 and sixth form provision. We are a co-educational day school catering for students aged 7-18 with a range of complex…