Pastoral Support Officer

Pastoral Support Officer (Level 1)Grade 4, Salary £27,274 - £29,071 pro rata, 0.6 FTE, points range 7-10, 22.2 hours per week over 3 days (days flexible), term time only to include INSET days Marriott is a nurturing and inclusive primary school at the heart of the Saffron Lane community, committed to providing the very best support and education for all of our pupils. We are proud to serve a richly diverse, multicultural intake where every child is valued, supported and encouraged to thrive. We are seeking a passionate and caring Level 1 Pastoral Support Officer to join our dedicated team. This is a varied and rewarding role supporting children aged 3–11 and their families, helping to promote positive wellbeing, engagement and outcomes across the school.

We would like you to

Support children and families to overcome barriers to learning and engagementBuild positive, trusting relationships with children, parents and carersWork individually with children and run small group interventions to support wellbeing, social skills, emotional development and resilienceSupport children who may need additional pastoral support, helping them to feel safe, valued and ready to learnWork alongside teachers and other professionals to identify and respond to children's needsSupport in classrooms when appropriate and contribute to whole-school activities and eventsBe flexible and willing to respond to the varied pastoral needs of a busy primary school

We can offer you

A welcoming, inclusive and multicultural school communityA varied and rewarding role where no two days are the sameA supportive and experienced team who are committed to improving children's wellbeing and life chancesOngoing training, professional development and opportunities to develop your skillsA supportive leadership team who value and invest in their staff and prioritise wellbeingThe chance to make a real and lasting difference to children and familiesThis post is subject to a six month probationary period.For further information about our school please look at our website. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone the office to make an appointment.If you are interested in this post, please submit an application ensuring that you outline your relevant experience and what you can bring to this role in the supporting information section of the application form.

Closing date

Wednesday 11th November 2026, 12 noon (midday)

Interview date

Monday 16th November 2026 Safeguarding StatementMarriott Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will need to satisfy the requirements of DBS, Childcare Disclaimer and two satisfactory references.