Pastoral Support Assistant

We are

seeking a team member with drive and enthusiasm to work as a Pastoral Support

Assistant as part of our Pastoral Team. You will provide behaviour support to

students to facilitate learning, reduce barriers to learning, improve

attainment and educational outcomes. You will promote self-confidence and

resilience and support the emotional well-being of students. A key focus will

be to support the education team to deliver learning pathways and encourage

student engagement in learning. You will contribute to school wide knowledge

and skills in behaviour management

Key Responsibilities:

Guide and mentor students so that targeted,

measurable and significant improvement is secured both in and outside of the

classroom. Assist with the development and

implementation of positive behaviour plans (PBSs), risk assessments and therapy

programmes. Establish positive relationships with

students and interact with them according to individual needs. Provide 1:1

support via reflective and restorative practice, where necessary. Liaise with teachers, staff and parents or

carers about the needs and progress of students receiving support. Promote the safety, safeguarding and

well-being of students, by following the latest requirements of Keeping

Children Safe in Education and the School’s child protection policy.

Key Requirements:

GCSE grade C or Level 2 equivalent functional

skills in English and Maths Experience of working with young people with

Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties and/or challenging behaviour An understanding and knowledge (practical and

theoretical) of behaviour management strategies Effective and professional communication

skills with the ability to engage young people