Pastoral Support Worker - Fernhurst Junior School

Job description

Job Description

Pastoral Support Worker

Scale Point 5 - £23,774 - £25,361

37 hours per week (8-4pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30-3.30pm on Friday) - Term Time + 5 days Pro Rata
One-year fixed-term contract with the strong possibility of extension

Start date: ASAP

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Pastoral Support Worker to join the Inclusion Team at Fernhurst Junior.

The role will involve working closely with the Inclusion Lead, and class teachers, to support pupils and their families with a range of special needs, ensuring that the school remains a fully inclusive environment.

Fernhurst Junior School is a Local Authority mainstream junior school with a dedicated and supportive staff, and a diverse pupil population. The school has a strong presence within the local community and enjoys a positive reputation with parents and carers. Governors are looking to appoint a hardworking, committed individual who is willing to contribute to all aspects of school life.

The successful candidate will have:

• A good standard of general education to at least A Level or equivalent (including a pass in Maths and English GCSE)
• Relevant experience or qualifications in learning support or family support
• Be organised, efficient and professional in their approach and have good interpersonal skills.
• Have excellent behaviour management skills.
• Be caring, understanding and patient.
• The ability to develop positive professional relationships with pupils and adults
• A willingness to undertake further training

The role will involve:

• Supporting pupils with a range of special needs, both in and out of the classroom
• Delivering emotional literacy, and similar, interventions under the direction of the class teacher and Senior Leadership Team
• Liaising with and signposting families to appropriate external agencies
• Completing referrals and, where appropriate, representing the school at inter agency meetings

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• engaging children who love coming to school and have a love of learning
• a committed and friendly staff
• a strong leadership team who are driving the school forward with a clear vision and high expectations
• Continued CPD

This is a wide-ranging and rewarding role. Further details can be found in the attached Job Description. Full induction and internal training will be provided.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
Please contact the school office to arrange a visit or to request an application pack.

Fernhurst Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required prior to any offer of employment.

Closing date: Wednesday 9th September 2026

Please complete an application form and email it to ekelsey@fernhurst.portsmouth.sch.uk.

Job Description

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Portsmouth

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Salary indication

Between £23,774 and £25,361 Per Year

Published at

17-07-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No