Pastoral Support – Bradford

DATE POSTED

Subject

Behaviour

Job Branch & Location

Yorkshire - Bradford

Job Setting & Role

Primary - Support
Supply
£100 - £149 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

Justteachers is working in partnership with a large and welcoming three-form entry primary school seeking an experienced and dedicated Pastoral Support Officer to join their team from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate and resilient individual who has a proven track record of supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional, and social needs. The position is initially offered on a long-term basis, with the school looking to secure a permanent appointment for the right candidate.

The school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can achieve their full potential, both academically and personally.

The successful candidate will work closely with pupils, families, teachers, and external agencies to support children’s wellbeing, attendance, behaviour, and engagement with learning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide pastoral support to pupils across the school.
  • Support children with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
  • Work proactively with pupils who require additional intervention to improve behaviour and engagement.
  • Build positive relationships with pupils, families, and staff.
  • Deliver targeted interventions to support emotional wellbeing and personal development.
  • Monitor attendance and punctuality, following up concerns where appropriate.
  • Liaise with external agencies and support services when required.
  • Support behaviour management strategies across the school.
  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to pupil support plans.
  • Promote safeguarding and pupil welfare at all times.

 

 

Pre-requisites:

  • Previous experience working in a Pastoral Support, Learning Mentor, Behaviour Support, Family Support, or similar role within a school setting.
  • Demonstrable experience supporting children with behavioural, emotional, or social needs.
  • Strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to work with challenging behaviours.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
  • A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
  • Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Job Reference: JT25SA 158078

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Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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