Pastoral Support / Tutor

Location

North East England, County Durham, Stockton-on-Tees

Job Type

Temporary, Full-Time

Primary Industry

Education and Training

Job Description

This role involves providing dedicated pastoral support and academic tutoring to students within an educational setting. The successful candidate works closely with students to promote their well-being, personal development and academic progress. The role requires delivering one-to-one and group support, addressing barriers to learning, and liaising with teaching staff and external agencies where appropriate. The post holder contributes to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment and supports students in achieving their full potential.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide tailored pastoral care and support to students, addressing emotional, social and behavioural needs.
• Deliver academic tutoring sessions focusing on individual learning requirements and curriculum objectives.
• Monitor and review student progress and well-being, maintaining accurate records and reporting as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff to identify and support students facing difficulties in learning or personal development.
• Support the implementation of personalised learning plans and strategies to improve student engagement and achievement.
• Facilitate group work and workshops aimed at developing students’ resilience, self-esteem and study skills.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers and external agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to student support.
• Assist in managing behaviour within the learning environment in accordance with school policies and procedures.
• Contribute to safeguarding procedures by identifying and reporting concerns in line with statutory requirements.
• Participate in staff meetings, training and professional development activities relevant to the role.

Required Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 qualification in Education, Childcare, Counselling, or a closely related field.
• Formal training in safeguarding and child protection.

Education

• Minimum of GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.
• Further education qualifications or certificates related to pastoral care or tutoring are highly desirable.

Experience

• Proven experience working in a pastoral support or tutoring capacity within an educational or youth setting.
• Experience of supporting young people with diverse needs, including behavioural, emotional or learning difficulties.
• Experience of working collaboratively with teaching staff and external agencies.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and best practises.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people, families and colleagues.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage caseloads effectively and maintain accurate records.
• Empathy, patience and a non-judgemental approach to student support.
• Basic knowledge of curriculum requirements relevant to the tutoring aspect of the role.
• Proficiency in using standard office software and digital tools for record keeping and communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Mental Health First Aid or Counselling.
• Experience in supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Additional teaching or tutoring qualifications.
• Training in restorative practise or conflict resolution.

Working Conditions

• The role is based within a school or educational establishment in County Durham, Stockton-on-Tees.
• Full-time hours are expected, typically aligned with school term times but may include some flexibility.
• Work involves direct contact with students, requiring adherence to safeguarding and health and safety policies.
• The post holder may be required to attend meetings and training outside of core hours on occasion.
• Work environment is generally office and classroom based, with some movement around the site.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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