Pastoral and Multi Agency Worker
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 January 2026 |
| Location: | Oldham, OL8 3PH |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75774140 |
Summary
Ref: 001214
The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of Pastoral and Multi Agency Worker
Hawthorns School, Tameside
Permanent
SO2 Full Year - £37,280 - £39,152 per annum
Term time plus 5 days - Actual Salary range pro rata
£31,885 - £33,486
36 hours 40 minutes per week
8am until 4pm, Monday to Friday
Commencing as soon as possible
About Hawthorns School:
Hawthorns School is a successful and happy primary special school located in Hattersley, Tameside. All our pupils are primary age with an EHCP and have complex learning difficulties and Autism, or on the pathway for diagnosis of autism.
Hawthorns School is part of New Bridge Multi-Academy Trust, a cluster of special schools, supporting the learning, social and pastoral needs of over 700 young people aged between 4 and 19 years.
We invite applications from candidates with a genuine interest in supporting children with a range of special educational needs, who can show initiative, and are able to work effectively in a team.
Pastoral and Multi Agency Worker:
We are seeking a committed, compassionate and highly organised Pastoral and Multi Agency Worker to join our school team and make a real difference to the lives of our pupils and families.
This is a key role within our safeguarding and pastoral structure, working closely with senior leaders, the Designated Safeguarding Lead, pastoral and SEND teams, and a wide range of external partners. The successful candidate will lead on Early Help Assessments, coordinate multi agency support and act as a trusted link between home, school and external services.
You will work directly with pupils and families to remove barriers to learning, improve attendance, promote wellbeing and strengthen engagement. This includes attending and contributing to TAC, EHA, Child in Need, Child Protection and Core Group meetings, making referrals to social care where appropriate, and maintaining accurate safeguarding and welfare records.
The role also has a strong focus on attendance, welfare and health. You will support daily attendance monitoring, first day calling and home visits, work proactively with families to improve attendance and punctuality, and contribute to whole school strategies around behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion. You will also coordinate health related support, liaise with medical professionals, maintain medical records and ensure care plans and training are in place.
We are looking for someone who:
- Builds strong, trusting relationships with children, parents and carers
- Is confident working within safeguarding and multi agency frameworks
- Has experience supporting vulnerable families and pupils
- Is highly organised with excellent communication and record keeping skills
- Shares our commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and high expectations
In return, we offer a supportive team, strong leadership, opportunities for professional development and the chance to play a central role in shaping pastoral and family support across our school community.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and all relevant safeguarding checks.
What makes this job so amazing?
The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in a fun environment with a dynamic team. They will be working with people who are passionate about the support and learning at Hawthorns. Successful candidates will benefit from:
- A fun environment where no two days are the same (expect the unexpected!)
- A fantastic supportive team.
- Working with an experienced team who can share valuable knowledge and skills.
- Career and development opportunities.
- The chance to make a real difference.
- Hospital Saturday Fund health package
- Term time only plus additional pay or lieu time for inset days & after school training (outside of contracted hours)
- Greater Manchester Pension Scheme
- Free parking
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
This post will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. It will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewedhere.
For successful candidates, an online search will be carried out as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation
Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026 (9am)
Interviews: TBC
Further Info: Gail Lovell - gail.lovell@newbridgegroup.org
Completed application forms to: recruitment@newbridgegroup.org
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