Job Title: Pupil Welfare Officer
Location: Bracknell
Salary: £23,130 - £24,362 per annum (Term Time Only)
About the Role:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pupil Welfare Officer to join a school in Bracknell. The successful candidate will assist in overseeing the academic and pastoral welfare of students across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and post-16 education. This role involves working closely with staff and external agencies to ensure students' emotional and academic progress, and to provide crucial support where barriers to learning exist.
Pupil Welfare Officer Assistant Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in managing pastoral care and welfare for students across various year groups.
- Collaborate with SENCo, Pupil Premium Lead, and Behaviour Support to deliver tailored interventions and alternative provisions.
- Support positive student behaviour through targeted rewards, interventions, and monitoring attendance.
- Maintain accurate records of student behaviour, welfare issues, and interventions. Liaise with parents and external agencies as needed.
- Organize year-group activities, such as trips and enrichment programs.
- Promote student involvement in events like work experience, career guidance, and personal development initiatives.
- Offer direct support to students with welfare concerns, providing guidance and referrals to appropriate services when necessary.
- Mentor underperforming students and assist with safeguarding processes.
Support the School:
- Uphold the values, ethos, and mission of the school in all interactions with students and staff.
- Contribute to staff meetings, training sessions, and personal development activities.
- Ensure a strong understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.
Pupil Welfare Officer Assistant Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience working with young people in a pastoral, mentoring, or educational support role.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Ability to motivate and support students, both academically and emotionally.
Pupil Welfare Officer Additional Requirements:
- Two satisfactory written references, including one from your current or most recent employer.
- A satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
- Online social media checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.
Other Information:
- The role is term-time only and will require occasional involvement in extracurricular activities.
- The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties in line with the school's evolving needs.