Location
Cambridge
Salary
A GBP 23,086 (FTE A GBP 33,789)
Working Hours
32.5 hours a week, term time only – will consider job share.
About the School
The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co‑educational day schools for children aged 3‑18.
Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. We strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.
We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.
Role
An interesting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our pastoral team and help promote the welfare of our students.
The main purpose of this role is to oversee a dedicated room that serves as a safe space for pupils who are unable to remain in their usual lessons or social areas due to their emotional state, or who would benefit from a short break from the normal school routine to reset and continue their day.
Responsibilities
- Provide one‑to‑one support for pupils who arrive throughout the day.
- Assess pupils’ needs and create a calm and safe environment.
- Communicate effectively with the wider pastoral team.
- Liaise with the attendance officer, tutors and classroom teachers.
- Collaborate with the specialist support offered by the pastoral team, SEND team, senior tutors, emotional wellbeing support worker, counsellors and nurses on site.
- Assist with pastoral administration tasks when the room is not in use by pupils.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Applicants should have experience working with young people in any capacity (school, youth work, volunteering etc.) and an interest in young people’s wellbeing and emotional regulation. No formal qualifications are required, but a willingness to undertake training in areas such as basic mental wellbeing or skills to support young people with their mental wellbeing would be an advantage.
Our Ideal Candidate Would
- Demonstrate competency in using ICT systems, such as Microsoft Office, effectively for communication, data management, and reporting.
- Take initiative, identify tasks without being prompted, and work independently to achieve objectives.
- Work comfortably with colleagues, contributing positively to team dynamics and shared goals.
- Possess clear and effective verbal and written communication skills suitable for engaging with staff and students.
- Have some experience in supporting young people with their wellbeing or pastoral needs (specialist mental health training is not required).
- Think critically and resolve issues efficiently.
- Maintain composure under pressure, respond thoughtfully to challenges, and demonstrate resilience in a dynamic environment.
It Is Desirable For The Successful Candidate To Have
- An understanding of the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues of children and young people.
- An awareness of the range of needs of people from diverse ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.
- Knowledge of wellbeing issues and SEND needs that affect young people.
- Minimum of 1 year’s experience of working with children and young people.
- Experience of working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 17th June at midday.
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