Wilton CE Primary School are looking to appoint a Pastoral Lead to join our happy and caring team, to provide support to children who may have social, emotional, or behavioural needs and who require additional help to access education and reach their full potential. Wilton CE Primary School has 180 children on role including a 20 place resrouce base for children with Speech and Language needs. 

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate kindness, compassion and understanding.
• Be able to build and develop relationships with children and colleagues.
• Be proactive, positive and a good communicator, with a passion for making a difference to the lives of our children and families.
• Be able to support children to regulate their emotions so they are able to access their learning in the classroom.
• Be experienced in working with children in a school setting (including those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs).
• Be able to use their initiative, creativity, and organisational skills to respond to a range of differing situations across school.
• Be able to liaise confidently with SENDCo and SLT.
• Be willing to engage with continual professional development.
• Be able to liaise with staff, parents, and carers.
• Be able to deliver bespoke interventions, such as Lego therapy, to groups of children.
• Have a strong background in safeguarding and associated systems and documentation.
  

We can offer a supportive and encouraging leadership team & colleagues, friendly, engaging children, and we are part of a Trust that values you as an individual and provides opportunities for networking professional development opportunities.

Hours: 30 Hours per week over 5 days

If you believe that you have the necessary skills and experience, then we would like to hear from you. To arrange an informal discussion or to visit the school please contact Richard Boase, Headteacher on rboase@wilton.dsat.org.uk or 01722 742621.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.