Pastoral Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 onboarding support

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading pay

Referral scheme (£100)

PAYE payroll

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a specialist SEND school in Chippenham to recruit a Pastoral / Care Assistant for a full-time, long-term role with immediate start. You will support pupils across KS3/KS4, providing pastoral and emotional support, managing challenging behaviour and working closely with teaching staff to maintain a safe learning environment.

Ideal candidates will have a relevant health and social care or supporting teaching and learning qualification (desirable), plus experience with

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning (desirable).
• Experience supporting young people with SEND, SEMH, autism/ ASD or challenging behaviour.
• Experience in school, residential care or specialist support setting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and positive behaviour management strategies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable approach to supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 with pastoral and emotional needs.
• Provide pastoral support and help manage challenging behaviour in class and around school.
• Work alongside teaching staff to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Positive relationships

Patience and resilience

Behaviour management

Education

Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification

Job description

Job Title: Pastoral / Care Assistant
Location: Chippenham
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £14.25 - £16.50 per hour

Are you passionate about supporting young people with SEND and SEMH needs?

Do you have experience managing challenging behaviour in a school or care setting?

Are you patient, resilient and committed to helping young people achieve their potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND school in Chippenham, supporting secondary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, autism / ASD and challenging behaviour. The school provides a nurturing and supportive environment, promoting emotional well-being, positive relationships and independence.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Pastoral / Care Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis with an immediate start. The successful Pastoral / Care Assistant will support pupils across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4, providing pastoral and emotional support, managing challenging behaviour and working alongside teaching staff to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.

The successful Pastoral / Care Assistant will have:

• A relevant qualification in Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning (desirable)
• Experience supporting young people with SEND, SEMH, autism / ASD or challenging behaviour
• Experience working in a school, residential care or specialist support setting
• Knowledge of safeguarding and positive behaviour management strategies
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to supporting young people

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support your onboarding
• CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

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