Student Support & Pastoral Co-ordinator in Sheffield

SevenHills School is a secondary special school for young people aged 11–19 with a range of complex needs including severe learning difficulties, autism, physical disabilities and communication difficulties. We are committed to providing outstanding opportunities for every student to thrive, achieve their aspirations and become active contributors to their communities. At Seven Hills School, our values of Kindness, Independence, Integrity, Collaboration and Ambition underpin everything we do. These values shape not only our work with students, but also how we work with each other, with families and with external partners.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Student Support / Pastoral Co-ordinator to join our team. The school operates over three sites: Granville Road (S2), The Bridge (S8) and Peaks College, Waterthorpe Greenway (S20). Based initially at our Granville Road site, this is a key role within the school, ensuring that high expectations, positive relationships and effective routines are maintained to support pupils' wellbeing, engagement and success. While the postholder will be based at Granville Road in the first instance, they may be required to work at any Seven Hills School campus to meet the needs of the school.

At Granville Road, the role is predominantly pastoral, supporting wellbeing, attendance, safeguarding and personal development. When working across other sites, the role will encompass a broader combination of pastoral and student support responsibilities. As a valued member of the Safeguarding Team, the successful candidate will play an important role in promoting the welfare, safety and wellbeing of pupils and will undertake the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils to develop self-regulation, resilience and independence.
• Design, deliver and evaluate targeted pastoral, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing interventions under the direction of middle and senior leaders.
• Work closely with parents/carers to promote positive outcomes for pupils.
• Support attendance monitoring and lead follow-up actions with families and external agencies.
• Implement behaviour support programmes for individuals and groups.
• Support staff in personalising strategies to improve engagement and behaviour for learning.
• Utilise therapeutic, restorative and de-escalation approaches.
• Monitor, analyse and follow up behavioural incidents.
• Work alongside the Leadership Team and Safeguarding Team to ensure effective safeguarding practice.
• Provide pastoral support and informal counselling where appropriate.
• Liaise effectively with external professionals and agencies.
• Work flexibly across key stages and school sites in response to operational need.
• Occasionally supervise classes during the short-term absence of a teacher.

The Seven Hills Way

We are looking for someone who embodies our values in their daily practice:

• Kindness – building trusting relationships, communicating with empathy and maintaining dignity for all.
• Independence – empowering young people to develop confidence, self-advocacy and resilience.
• Integrity – remaining calm, professional and accountable, whilst maintaining high standards and safeguarding practice.
• Collaboration – working positively with colleagues, families and external agencies, recognising that the best outcomes are achieved together.
• Ambition – maintaining high expectations for every pupil and supporting them to achieve their individual goals and aspirations.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience of working with young people with special educational needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• Confidence in supporting pupils with complex behavioural, emotional and social needs.
• The ability to remain calm, consistent and professional under pressure.
• A commitment to working collaboratively with families and colleagues.
• A passion for enabling young people to achieve their potential.

We are seeking an individual who genuinely embodies the Seven Hills Way and is committed to creating a culture of kindness, independence, integrity, collaboration and ambition for every member of our community.