Pastoral Lead – Welfare Office (Full‑Time)

About the role

This full‑time position provides pastoral and emotional support to pupils in a Birmingham school. You will build trusting relationships, help improve attendance and wellbeing, and work closely with teaching and safeguarding teams.

Key responsibilities

• Provide pastoral and emotional support to pupils throughout the school day.
• Support pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and high‑needs cases.
• Assist pupils who have experienced trauma, including Looked‑After Children and those with SEMH needs.
• De‑escalate behaviours arising from emotional distress using positive behaviour strategies.
• Supervise corridors and communal areas to ensure pupil safety.
• Deliver one‑to‑one wellbeing sessions and respond to support requests from pupils or their families.
• Conduct home welfare visits to support attendance, wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, SEND teams, safeguarding leads and external professionals.

Required profile

• Experience working with children or young people in education, mental health, counselling, youth work, or as a Registered Mental Health Nurse.
• Understanding of trauma‑informed practice and adverse childhood experiences.
• Experience supporting pupils with EHCPs, SEMH or additional learning needs.
• Calm, professional demeanor in challenging situations.
• Proactive, resilient and compassionate approach.
• Full UK driving licence and reliable vehicle for home visits.
• Team Teach training is desirable but not essential.

Required skills

What we offer

• Full training provided for the successful candidate.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupil wellbeing.