PASTORAL INTERVENTION - SUPPORT WORKER

Location

The Rose School, Greenock Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 4DT (71 on roll)

Tel: 01282 683050
School website: www.theroseschoolburnley.co.uk/activate/

Summary

Do you want to work in a unique SEN school where your support will make a real difference to pupils’ lives and ambitions for their future? The Pastoral Team provides essential support to all our pupils, being responsible for dealing with issues such as behaviour, safety, well-being, mental health, attendance, friendship disagreements and home issues. The role is very challenging, requiring resilience, flexibility, creativity, and instinctive approach to meeting students’ needs. Good communication skills are crucial in liaising with students, staff, parents/guardians, and professionals.

The successful candidate must demonstrate effective use of behaviour management strategies and be able to work using their own initiative while following policies and procedures. The successful candidate must be confident in team teach and be strong at de-escalation strategies. For more information about the school please visit our website www.theroseschoolburnley.co.uk. Please read the job description and person specification contained within this document carefully. For more information on the role, please speak to the recruitment lead for this post Head of School Darren Perry.

The Rose School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Act 1975. If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service for a 'disclosure'.

Applications must be accompanied by a supporting letter and be a maximum of 2 side of A4 and in font size 12. Rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 - details of any criminal record spent or unspent should be sent to the Chair of Governors at the school address by the closing date.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Essential Qualifications

NVQ level 2 or above qualification– appropriate to the post (or equivalent) Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy Experience of supporting pupils with SEND Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour Knowledge of the concept of confidentiality

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age • Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service • Experience working in a Pastoral role

For an informal discussion please contact:

Informal discussion with Mr D Perry Head of School

Proposed Interview Date:

28/02/2025 

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.