Pastoral Support Worker

Pastoral Support Worker

Grade E SCP 11-16 -£24,429- £26,492. (FTE)

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week, TTO plus two week

Longdendale High School is pleased to welcome applications for the position of Pastoral Support Worker to extend our current inclusion team. We are on a journey to provide the highest standards of pastoral care to our students. The role is varied and will focus upon personalised Inclusion support for individual students, small groups and daily operational support for the school’s pastoral and inclusion systems. Work includes delivering individual and small group developmental programmes, working with inclusion leaders to resolve student conflict and where appropriate providing additional support within the classroom environment and at lunch and break times. The year groups the post holders will work with will be decided following interview.

Demonstrating the ability to build and maintain strong positive relationships with students with a wide range of needs is essential to this role. Previous experience of working within a school environment and supporting students is preferred but not essential. A willingness to be flexible in your approach and face challenges positively is required.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced status checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The school promotes equal opportunities.

Application Process Application forms are to be completed and returned to recruitment@spt.ac.uk

Please check the school website under the job vacancies section for further information.

Closing date for applications: Friday 12th July 2025 (midday)

Interviews to take place: w/c Monday 14th July 2025

Ashton Sixth Form College is the founding organisation of Stamford Park Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust established in February 2019. All members of staff at Ashton Sixth Form College are employed by Stamford Park Trust.

The College is in the top 10% in the country for student progress on vocational courses and the top 25% in the country for A Level value added.  The college has been recognised as one of the top ten Sixth Form Colleges in the north-west and is a major provider of quality academic and vocational post 16 education.

Application Process

Application forms are to be completed and returned to recruitment@spt.ac.uk

Due to the volume of applications for posts, it is not possible to respond to unsuccessful candidates at the shortlisting stage.

Ashton Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The college is an equal opportunities employer.