Pastoral Support Worker

Ready for a role where every day you make a real difference? Join us in expanding our team of Achievement Support Assistants supporting pupils with complex needs and helping them unlock their potential. If you’ve worked as a support worker, a social worker, carer, mainstream Teaching Assistant with strong behaviour skills, or in any nurturing, motivating role, this could be the perfect next step into a fulfilling career shaping the lives of young people with behavioural support needs. 39 weeks per year, 32.5 hours per week (term time plus 5 training days) About Us Brompton Hall School is based within private grounds in the pretty village of Brompton-by-Sawdon and is a Special Education School for pupils aged between 8 and 16 years. Our Multi Academy Trust is a group of inspirational and aspirational mainstream and specialist schools in North Yorkshire, Hull and South Yorkshire whose main objective is to ensure that all pupils make exceptional progress through the development of outstanding staff. You can find out about recent activities via our Instagram page. Our Pupils We are a specialist school for pupils aged 8 to 16 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Our pupils join us from mainstream schools because they benefit from a setting that can provide additional behavioural support and a more personalised approach to helping them succeed. We use a therapeutic approach called Thrive to help support children and young people with their emotional and social development. The Thrive approach offers practical strategies and techniques, built around online assessments that identify children’s emotional development and provides action plans for their individual needs. Research has shown that how we behave is linked to how we feel, and our emotions are linked to how we learn. By teaching children to recognise and notice these feelings and emotions it can help with their development and learning. At Brompton Hall, we believe every young person deserves a fresh start, a sense of belonging, and the chance to thrive. We are committed to helping each student rediscover their strengths, rebuild trust, and reimagine their future. Key Duties Play an active role both inside and outside the classroom, bringing variety and creativity to each day. Take initiative to support learning in dynamic and meaningful ways. Work closely with small groups of pupils, providing tailored support, while also contributing confidently to whole‑class activities. Collaborate with teaching staff, following their guidance to help create an inspiring and well‑organised learning environment. Use your strengths and enthusiasm to enrich pupil learning experiences and help them thrive across the school. The ideal candidate will be passionate about engaging young learners, offering support tailored to their individual needs, and delivering creative and impactful activities. If you are a motivated individual with a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of children and are excited by the opportunity to work in a dynamic, nurturing setting, we would love to hear from you. You will be: Able to build strong relationships with children Motivate and develop the children in your care Be passionate about seeing young people succeed Resilient Essential Qualifications & Experience GCSE English and Maths Grade C / 4 (or equivalent - eg Certificate in Adult Literacy / Numeracy Level 2) Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification is not essential but may be preferred We can offer you: A supportive working environment A commitment to professional development An opportunity to work with a dynamic team This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to making a difference. If you feel you have the right qualities and would like to help take our school to the next level we would love to hear from you. Queries / School Visits Informal chats about the role are welcomed and encouraged. For queries or to arrange a call or visit, please contact Denny.Crossley@vennacademy.org or call 01723 859121 Application Process Please apply via My New Term An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome. We do not accept CV’s. Please contact us if you need to apply in a different format. When applying please take into account the following: Employment History In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for. Suitable References When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full. Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses. Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure. Supporting Information The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested. Venn Academy Trust is committed to achieving fairness and equality in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Our Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants Online searches will be carried out as part of Venn Academy Trust’s recruitment due diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.