Pastoral Support Officer

Location: Westwood Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: 37 hours, 39 weeks

Salary: ALT Grade G £27,441.48 - £30,459.14 Annually Actual

At Westwood Primary School in Lowestoft, we are looking for a compassionate and proactive Pastoral Support Officer to play a central role in supporting the wellbeing, attendance and safeguarding of our pupils. Working closely with children, families, colleagues and external agencies, this role provides the practical and emotional support that helps young people feel safe, engaged and ready to learn. As a nurturing primary school committed to helping every child achieve their potential, we are seeking someone who combines empathy with professional confidence, builds strong relationships and shares our determination to create the best possible outcomes for every child.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted pastoral and wellbeing support to pupils, helping remove barriers to learning and personal development.
• Work with families, staff and external agencies to implement effective support plans and interventions.
• Lead attendance monitoring, reporting and family engagement to improve attendance and reduce persistent absence.
• Undertake Deputy DSL responsibilities, including safeguarding referrals, record management and multi-agency working.
• Maintain accurate wellbeing, attendance and safeguarding records, and contribute to staff guidance and training.

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and LGPS.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within the Active Learning Trust.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Lauraine Barnes, Headteacher, at: lbarnes@westwoodprimary.org

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture. The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent. We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.