Pastoral Assistant

Henley Bank High School; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Bank High School seeks a dedicated Pastoral Assistant to support students in achieving their best potential academically and socially. The role involves providing emotional support, creating a positive learning environment, and working closely with teachers and parents. Ideal candidates will have a background in child care, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to student welfare.

Benefits

Professional development and career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous pension scheme

Gym Discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Green car scheme

Access to Blue Light Card Scheme

Access to Teacher Art Pass Scheme

Being part of a great team

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in any setting.
• Commitment to personal development.
• Ability to relate to students and provide support.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support to students and act as a role model.
• Challenge and motivate students, promoting self-esteem.
• Monitor students’ responses and assist with behavior management strategies.

Skills

Supportive communication

Emotional intelligence

Conflict resolution

Education

5 GCSEs or equivalent

NVQ 2 in relevant area

Job description

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Thank you for your interest in the role of Pastoral Assistant at Henley Bank High School. We are proud members of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, a ‘family’ of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing our own distinctive character.

We are a successful secondary school based in Brockworth, extremely close to junction 11a of the M5. The school has consistently been achieving excellent academic results over the past few years with the GCSE results of 2023 being in the top 1% of results in the country, as well as the highest results for any non-selective school in Gloucestershire. We opened our Sixth Form in September 2024 and are really excited to see what the next stage in the school’s journey will be. A crucial element of the school’s vision is ensuring that we are preparing our young people for the world of tomorrow. This role plays an essential part in achieving this.

At Henley Bank High School, our aspiration is for all our staff and students to leave our school with practical wisdom gained through the teaching of intellectual, moral, civic and performance virtues. We build character implicitly, through our world class curriculum, teaching and learning in the classroom and explicitly through our Legacy Programme and Pastoral Systems. We aim to guide our students in becoming well rounded citizens of the future who can lead with honesty, integrity and resilience. The importance we place on this has been recognised through the school being awarded the Character Kitemark and Character Kitemark Plus accreditation. Our Legacy programme and values of Ambition, Creativity, Confidence, Determination and Respect are the foundations of our Character Education programme.

All students have an entitlement to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum. We believe that all students with additional needs should be taught wherever possible, with their peers in mainstream classes by subject specialists who use a range of teaching methods and strategies to develop students' knowledge, skills and understanding. Henley Bank High School was the winner of the NASEN Award for Secondary Provision which demonstrates the value that we place on our support provided within the classroom across all subjects within the school.

The Trust is a vibrant and forward-thinking community of teachers, support staff and learners committed to educating the ‘whole child’ to improve life chances, whilst securing the best possible outcomes for students. We encourage all young people to work hard and make the most of the opportunities they are given. Our amazing team of teachers and support staff themselves demonstrate and encourage a lifelong love of learning, both within and beyond our curriculum.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our job’s portal.

Role Overview

• To ensure minimal disruption to the learning of the class/groups by supporting with pastoral/behaviour management and assisting/providing removal and regulation time as needed
• Work alongside other members of Pastoral Support to ensure all students are able to learn in a disruptive free environment

Main responsibilities:

• Establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model
• To provide pastoral support to students
• Challenge and motivate students, promoting and reinforcing self-esteem
• Provide temporary 1:1 support for students experiencing emotional/behavioural crisis
• Support students who are not working effectively within usual classroom routines
• Support students to make appropriate choices about their learning, behaviour and attendance
• Promote the speedy/effective transfer of students across phases/integration of those who have been absent
• Support students’ access to learning using appropriate strategies and resources
• Monitor and evaluate students’ responses and progress against action plans
• Assist in the development and implementation of appropriate behaviour management strategies
• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers
• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of students
• Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
• Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures, including those regarding safeguarding and physical restraint
• Keep accurate and timely records as required by class teachers and the Inclusion Lead
• Complete break and lunchtime duties as required to support with positive behaviour
• Contribute to the overall ethos of the school
• Participate in training and other learning activities as required
• Support with running of Alternative Provision Centre (APC), social removal and detentions
• To provide and support with exam invigilating as and when required
• To undertake one cover lesson per day
• Support any whole year school trips/activities
• Support with First Aid duties

You will need:

• Hold at least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent, which must include at least a Grade C/4 in Maths and English
• NVQ 2 and/or equivalent qualification in relevant area
• Evidence of personal commitment to CPD
• Proven successful experience working with or caring for children in any setting

What’s in it for you:

• Professional development and career progression
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Blue Light Card Scheme
• Access to Teacher Art Pass Scheme (teachers only)
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Safeguarding Statement

Each of the academies within Greenshaw academy trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.

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Thank you for your interest in the role of Pastoral Assistant at Henley Bank High School. We are proud members of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, a ‘family’ of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing our own distinctive character.

We are a successful secondary school based in Brockworth, extremely close to junction 11a of the M5. The school has consistently been achieving excellent academic results over the past few years with the GCSE results of 2023 being in the top 1% of results in the country, as well as the highest results for any non-selective school in Gloucestershire. We opened our Sixth Form in September 2024 and are really excited to see what the next stage in the school’s journey will be. A crucial element of the school’s vision is ensuring that we are preparing our young people for the world of tomorrow. This role plays an essential part in achieving this.

At Henley Bank High School, our aspiration is for all our staff and students to leave our school with practical wisdom gained through the teaching of intellectual, moral, civic and performance virtues. We build character implicitly, through our world class curriculum, teaching and learning in the classroom and explicitly through our Legacy Programme and Pastoral Systems. We aim to guide our students in becoming well rounded citizens of the future who can lead with honesty, integrity and resilience. The importance we place on this has been recognised through the school being awarded the Character Kitemark and Character Kitemark Plus accreditation. Our Legacy programme and values of Ambition, Creativity, Confidence, Determination and Respect are the foundations of our Character Education programme.

All students have an entitlement to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum. We believe that all students with additional needs should be taught wherever possible, with their peers in mainstream classes by subject specialists who use a range of teaching methods and strategies to develop students' knowledge, skills and understanding. Henley Bank High School was the winner of the NASEN Award for Secondary Provision which demonstrates the value that we place on our support provided within the classroom across all subjects within the school.

The Trust is a vibrant and forward-thinking community of teachers, support staff and learners committed to educating the ‘whole child’ to improve life chances, whilst securing the best possible outcomes for students. We encourage all young people to work hard and make the most of the opportunities they are given. Our amazing team of teachers and support staff themselves demonstrate and encourage a lifelong love of learning, both within and beyond our curriculum.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our job’s portal.

Role Overview

To ensure minimal disruption to the learning of the class/groups by supporting with pastoral/behaviour management and assisting/providing removal and regulation time as needed

Work alongside other members of Pastoral Support to ensure all students are able to learn in a disruptive free environment

Main responsibilities:

Establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model

To provide pastoral support to students

Assist in developing individual behaviour/support plans

Challenge and motivate students, promoting and reinforcing self-esteem

Provide temporary 1:1 support for students experiencing emotional/behavioural crisis

Support students who are not working effectively within usual classroom routines

Support students to make appropriate choices about their learning, behaviour and attendance

Promote the speedy/effective transfer of students across phases/integration of those who have been absent

Support students’ access to learning using appropriate strategies and resources

Monitor and evaluate students’ responses and progress against action plans

Assist in the development and implementation of appropriate behaviour management strategies

Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers

Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of students

Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others

Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures, including those regarding safeguarding and physical restraint

Keep accurate and timely records as required by class teachers and the Inclusion Lead

Complete break and lunchtime duties as required to support with positive behaviour

Contribute to the overall ethos of the school

Participate in training and other learning activities as required

Support with running of Alternative Provision Centre (APC), social removal and detentions

To provide and support with exam invigilating as and when required

To undertake one cover lesson per day

Support any whole year school trips/activities

Support with First Aid duties

You will need:

Hold at least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent, which must include at least a Grade C/4 in Maths and English

NVQ 2 and/or equivalent qualification in relevant area

Evidence of personal commitment to CPD

Proven successful experience working with or caring for children in any setting

What’s in it for you:

Professional development and career progression

Generous pension scheme

An Employee Assistance Programme

Gym Discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Green car scheme

Access to Blue Light Card Scheme

Access to Teacher Art Pass Scheme (teachers only)

Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Safeguarding Statement

Each of the academies within Greenshaw academy trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.