Job Description

Are you looking for your next role? We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated Pastoral Support Worker to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our children and young people.

What you'll be doing:

Supporting the year groups to provide the most effective care, monitoring, and guidance so that positive student wellbeing contributes to excellent student progress. Identifying students through data analysis (including attendance) who may be in danger of underachieving and devise bespoke strategies and interventions to address barriers to learning. Arranging meetings with parents, staff, students and outside agencies as necessary to discuss underachievement and/or any pastoral issue impacting on learning. Mentor students - individuals or groups - communicating with form tutors, subject teachers and Assistant and Deputy head where necessary. Provide regular mentoring to CLA students, liaise with Designated Teacher to prepare for PEP meetings, review targets and attend PEP meetings.

What we're looking for:

Experience of working with children with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and social emotional and mental health needs Experience of a range of behaviour management strategies/Dealing with some challenging behaviour or other specific SEN Ability to respond flexibility as needs arise and to be confident working with individuals, groups and whole classes if required Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Why join us?

Annual salary reviews and enhanced pension contributions Ongoing professional development opportunities. A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals. A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives.


We value your hard work and dedication, and we're committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children in our care.



When you join Kedleston Group, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect a supportive environment which enables you to excel in your role and grow in your career.



You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;


Access to health and well-being programmes, including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform Cycle to work scheme Generous life cover

Who are we?

Mapesbury School is our newest Special Educational Needs school in Cricklewood, Brent. Our small school will support children aged between 7 to 16 years with Autism and associated conditions who have not been able to access education in a mainstream or specialist setting and would benefit from an integrated therapeutic approach to education. Pupils will have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) but may not yet have a diagnosis, though they display traits of Autism and associated conditions.



Mapesbury School is part of Kedleston Group. We specialise in providing specialist education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). These include autistic spectrum condition (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).



We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.



We are a disability confident committed and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.