Behaviour and Pastoral Assistant

Coombe House School; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Aurora Academies Advantage scheme

CPD opportunities

DBS checks and safeguarding training

Job summary

Glenleigh Park Primary Academy is looking for a dynamic and caring Pastoral and Behavioural Assistant to join our supportive team on a permanent basis. The role is 34 hours per week, term-time only, supporting pupils with wellbeing, learning and personal development.

You will work with individuals and small groups, reinforcing positive behaviours and collaborating with staff to raise achievement and confidence in all students.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants, in Childcare or in Playwork desirable
• GCSEs incl. English and Maths at level 4 or above desirable

Responsibilities

• Support children's wellbeing, learning and personal development
• Support individuals and small groups to help them achieve their potential
• Work with the class teacher and wider school team to implement behaviour strategies and monitoring

Job description

Glenleigh Park Primary Academy is looking to recruit a dynamic, caring, and enthusiastic Pastoral and Behavioural Assistant to join our supportive team on a permanent basis. The role is 34 hours per week, term-time only.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to some of our most vulnerable pupils. You will support children's wellbeing, learning and personal development, working with individuals and small groups to help them achieve their potential.

We would love to hear from you if:

• you have a genuine passion for supporting children and helping them reach their potential
• you are able to build positive, trusting relationships with children
• you can remain calm, patient and positive, including when supporting pupils with additional or behavioural needs
• you are enthusiastic about working collaboratively as part of a supportive school team
• you are committed to raising the achievement of all students of all abilities

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

• A supportive team who place our values of Growth, Perseverance, Positivity, and Achievement at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
• A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
• A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
• The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
• Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
• Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact Katie Towers, Office Manager on [e-mail] or 01424 213611.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants, in Childcare or in Playwork, or equivalent desirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate to essential

Ability to demonstrate active listening skills essential

Ability to consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies essential

Ability to provide levels of individual attention, reassurance, and support with learning tasks, individual to the pupils' needs essential

Ability to monitor pupils' responses to learning activities and, where appropriate, modify and/or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcome essential

Ability to carry out and report on systematic observations of pupils' knowledge, understanding, and skills essential

Ability to create and maintain high-quality and accurate records essential

Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure, whilst working to deadlines essential

Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team essential

Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner essential

Ability to maintain confidentiality on all school matters essential

Ability to create and maintain an appropriate environment which ensures the safety of all users of the school essential

Knowledge of strategies to recognise and reward efforts and achievements towards self-reliance that are appropriate to the age and development stage of the pupils

Knowledge or awareness of the Local Authority's Continuum of Need

Experience

Experience of establishing positive relationships with children and/or young people essential

Experience of using IT to support pupils in the classroom essential

Ability to offer constructive feedback to pupils, to reinforce self-esteem essential

Previous experience in a similar role

Experience of working with pupils with complex needs

Experience of completing assessments of pupil's social, emotional and behavioural development

Experience of working in a team

Experience of working successfully as part of a team essential

Experience/Knowledge

Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the legal and organisational requirements for maintaining health, safety, and security of yourself and others essential

Experience of working with pupils on the Autistic Spectrum

Knowledge or awareness of the SEN Code of Practice

Personal Attributes

Display a commitment to, and an ability to contribute to, the protection and safeguarding of children and young people essential

Display a commitment to, and an ability to contribute to, the protection and safeguarding of children and young people essential

Model behaviour, attitudes, and dress that set the best possible example to pupils essential

Willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities offered by the school, Aurora Academies Trust and the county essential

Flexibility in the approach to work and the demands of the post and to be adaptable to the changing circumstances of the school essential

A commitment to the school's vision, values, and ethos essential

A commitment to Aurora Academies Trust vision, values, and ethos essential

A passion for working with and supporting children and/or young people essential

A commitment to giving pupils and families the opportunity to reach their full potential essential

Qualifications

GCSE level 4, or above, in English and Maths, or equivalent essential

Glenleigh Park is a school that can offer exceptional professional development opportunities, high levels of support and the chance to make a real difference to pupils’ outcomes. We work closely with other schools in our Trust and there are many opportunities to share ideas and learn from each other. Glenleigh Park is a fun, exciting and supportive place to work. We set ourselves ambitious targets and know these can be achieved by working together.

In our recent Ofsted inspection (December 2023) we were praised for our welcoming and inclusive community ethos. That is reflected in the warm, trusting relationships between staff, pupils and parents. The report said that “staff deeply care about pupils’ well-being and provide bespoke support to enable them to thrive.

Glenleigh Park Primary Academy and Nursery

Emily Sturt

[e-mail]

Glenleigh Park Primary Academy and Nursery
Gunters Lane
Bexhill on Sea
East Sussex
TN39 4ED

Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Key Role Information

Job type Part Time

Contract type Permanent

Closing 13/10/2026 00:00

Interview 19 October 2026

Contract term TTO - Term time only

Pay grade Support Pay Scale - ESSS | SCP12 - SCP13