Pastoral Assistant

Harlescott Junior School; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlescott Junior School is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Assistant to join its nurturing community. The role involves working closely with the SENCO and Deputy Head to create a safe, welcoming environment where barriers to learning are removed and welfare needs are addressed.

The successful candidate should understand needs of pupils with ASD, ADHD, ADD, PDA, and collaborate with staff and parents to promote positive behaviour and mental health. This post is permanent and term time only.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students and support emotional, mental health and welfare needs.
• Work closely with SENCO and Deputy Head to overcome barriers to learning and support positive behaviour management.

Job description

Appointment of Pastoral Assistant

Grade 6, SCP 7 (£14.14)

Actual Annual Salary - £18,492

30 hours per week - Monday - Friday, 8:40am - 3:10pm

Permanent

Term time only

Required ASAP

(Subject to DBS clearance)

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and suitably experienced Pastoral Assistant to join our nurturing and supportive community at Harlescott Junior School.

About the Role:
This role will be an exciting one working closely with the SENCO and Deputy Head providing a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students where pupils’ barriers to learning are overcome and emotional, mental health and welfare needs are met.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the needs of pupils with ASD, ADHD, ADD, PDA and applying recomendations from external agencies. They will be champions for positive relationships and promoting mental health and wellbeing. They will have experience of working in partnership with staff and parents supporting positive behaviour management.

We are looking for candidates who are positive, resilient, forward looking and enthusiastic about making a difference. We can offer a positive and thriving school environment, a great team of staff, a commitment to continuing professional development and some pretty fantastic children too!

The Severn Bridges Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. Should you be shortlisted, further information relating to criminal records, sanctions and disqualifications will be requested and discussed at interview.

Closing date: 9am Friday 20th November

Interviews: Friday 27th November

Thank you for your interest in this post.

Mrs A Thain

Headteacher