Pastoral Assistant

Turing House School; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Turing House School is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant to work under the guidance of the Pastoral Manager. You will provide high-quality pastoral support to students with social, emotional and wellbeing needs, helping them access learning and participate in school life.

In this role you will build positive relationships, maintain records, support transitions between key stages and assist with safeguarding and inclusion across the school community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in school or similar setting.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and ICT skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Patient, flexible, adaptable and resilient approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for targeted students, including those with SEND and additional pastoral needs.
• Build positive relationships with students and act as a positive role model.
• Support students to access lessons and engage with learning.
• Deliver and evaluate one-to-one and small-group pastoral interventions.
• Maintain accurate, detailed and secure student records.
• Support students accessing the Enigma Room and assist reintegration into mainstream learning.
• Provide examination access arrangement support.
• Assist with Year 6 and Post-16 transition processes.
• Undertake break and lunchtime supervision duties.
• Support extracurricular and enrichment activities as required.

Skills

Experience with young people

Communication skills

Organisational skills

ICT skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

About the Role

Working under the guidance of the Pastoral Manager, you will provide high-quality pastoral support to students with a wide range of social, emotional and wellbeing needs. You will support students in accessing learning, engaging positively with school life and developing the confidence, resilience and skills needed to succeed.

Core Purpose

To be an invaluable member of the PLUS team, consistently delivering the highest standards of pastoral care and support to students, while contributing positively to their wellbeing, personal development and educational progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support for targeted students, including those with SEND and additional pastoral needs.
• Build positive relationships with students and act as a positive role model.
• Support students to access lessons and engage with learning.
• Deliver and evaluate one-to-one and small-group pastoral interventions.
• Maintain accurate, detailed and secure student records.
• Support students accessing the Enigma Room and assist reintegration into mainstream learning.
• Provide examination access arrangement support.
• Assist with Year 6 and Post-16 transition processes.
• Undertake break and lunchtime supervision duties.
• Support extracurricular and enrichment activities as required.

Interventions May Include

• Social Thinking
• Emotional Literacy
• Emotional Regulation
• Self-esteem and Anxiety Support
• Personal Safety, CSE and RSE
• Zones of Regulation
• Family Support Needs
• ERSA (Emotionally Related School Avoidance)

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working with young people in a school or similar setting.
• GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and ICT skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Patient, flexible, adaptable and resilient approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion.

Why Join Turing House School?

You will join a supportive and ambitious school community that places student wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people while developing your own professional skills and experience.

Safeguarding Statement

Turing House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance and all relevant pre-employment checks.