Pastoral Support Worker Honiton – to cover Exeter £12.56 per hour, term time only - 37.5 hours per week, 46.6 weeks per year Join Our Team as a Pastoral Support Worker at ROC College Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs (SEN)? ROC College, a part of United Response, in Exeter is looking for a dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to support our students in reaching their full potential. About the Role: As a Pastoral Support Worker, you’ll work closely with students, Learning Mentors, Tutors, and Managers to ensure every student thrives. From providing emotional, social, and behavioural support to managing caseloads and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you’ll play a vital role in fostering a positive learning environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide one-on-one and group support in a holistic manner to students with SEN. Identify and address behavioural or emotional barriers to learning. Collaborate with staff, parents, and external agencies to create tailored support plans. Monitor attendance and implement strategies to improve engagement. Ensure safeguarding policies are followed and concerns are reported promptly. What We’re Looking For: At least 1 year of relevant experience, preferably with SEN and ASD. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. A proactive, empathetic approach with the ability to think creatively. Understanding of safeguarding, equality, and diversity policies. A full driving license and access to a vehicle. Desirable Skills and Qualifications: Training in areas such as ADHD, emotional literacy, or mental health first aid. Experience with learning disabilities, mental health needs, or physical disabilities. Familiarity with alternative employment pathways like apprenticeships or internships. What We Offer: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and Costco membership Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and advice services Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications/apprenticeships Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan) Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers Generous annual leave allowance, we recognise that you need to balance your work and personal life. Our UR STARS recognition program rewards for individuals and teams who go above and beyond. Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay Work place pension scheme Long service awards recognising loyalty to the people we support and the organisation If you’re adaptable, committed, and ready to help students overcome challenges and achieve success, we’d love to hear from you United Response is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants in regulated activity will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. United Responses’ culture of inclusion, focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can be the best they can be. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our organisation and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential. United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with United Response and are in need of support to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to recruitmentunitedresponse.org.uk. STH