Pastoral Assistant

Lift Schools; Witham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift New Rickstones is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Assistant to support the welfare and development of all students, identify those needing extra care, and work with teachers to maintain high behaviour and attendance standards. You will manage pastoral data and communicate with families to ensure every child gets the support they need.

This varied role contributes to our mission of delivering an excellent education where every child is safe, valued and ready to learn, every day.

Qualifications

• GCSE maths and English (grade 4) or equivalent.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with students.
• Strong behaviour management and high expectations for every child.
• Ability to use data to spot patterns and track progress.
• Clear and warm communication with students, families and colleagues.
• Calm, patient and empathetic approach to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support students' wellbeing including those with SEND, EHCP or safeguarding needs.
• Work with teachers to maintain high behaviour and attendance standards and implement plans.
• Manage pastoral data and create half-termly reports to track trends.
• Communicate with families about behaviour, attendance or pastoral issues.
• Collaborate with SENDCo, mental health lead, safeguarding lead and attendance officer to improve school culture and pupil wellbeing.
• Complete duty according to the rota, before, during and after the school day.

Education

GCSEs in Maths & English (grade 4)

Tools

Pastoral data systems

Job description

We are looking for a pastoral assistant to join our team and help create a caring, positive environment where every student can thrive. you will work closely with students, families and colleagues to support wellbeing, improve attendance, and help shape a culture where every child feels valued and ready to learn.

This is a chance to make a real difference. You'll guide students who need extra support, help them navigate challenges, and work with our wider team to build strong relationships across the school community.

About the role

As pastoral assistant, you'll support the welfare and development of all students. You'll identify students who need extra care, work with teachers to manage behaviour positively, and help improve attendance across the school. You'll also manage pastoral data and communicate regularly with families to ensure every child gets the support they need.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll contribute directly to our mission: every child receives an excellent education, in every classroom, every day.

Key responsibilities

You will:

• support students' wellbeing, including those with SEND, EHCP or a child protection plan, and help them integrate into daily school life;
• work with teachers to maintain high standards of behaviour and attendance, and implement plans to address any concerns;
• manage and update our school systems with accurate pastoral and behaviour data, and create half-termly reports to track trends;
• communicate with families about behaviour, attendance or pastoral issues, and work together to find solutions;
• collaborate with the SENDCo, mental health lead, designated safeguarding lead and attendance officer to improve school culture and pupil wellbeing; and
• complete duty according to the rota, before, during and after the school day.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who:

• holds GCSE maths and English (grade 4) or equivalent;
• can build trusted relationships with students, especially those who find it hard to express themselves or manage frustration;
• has strong behaviour management skills and holds high expectations for every child;
• can use data to spot patterns, track progress and suggest practical solutions;
• communicates clearly and warmly with students, families and colleagues; and
• approaches challenges with patience, empathy and a calm, non-judgemental attitude.

You’ll be passionate about supporting young people and committed to creating a positive, inclusive environment where everyone can succeed. Could this be the role for you?

About our school

About our school

Lift New Rickstones is graded "Good" (November 2023) and has a state of the art building offering fantastic facilities for both students and staff. Over the last 8 years the school has seen a huge increase in student numbers, with the number of students on roll more than doubling. The school is a popular choice in the local area, is oversubscribed, and has added another new building to meet this demand.

Lift New Rickstones is a great place to work with a friendly and supportive team. Staff numbers have also increased and the school is proud to boast high retention rates. Development is a priority with an extensive and successful CPD (Continuing Professional Development) programme to further develop our excellent staff.

Every member of the team is a vital part of our committed and ambitious team and we have been very successful at developing teachers and leaders with progression both within, and beyond the school.

Our "Curriculum Drivers" guide everything we do, encouraging students to be safe, happy, proud and reach their full potential.

• Ambition : sits at the heart of our curriculum. We are committed to high expectations for all and to providing the right scaffolding and support so that every student, whatever their starting point, can achieve their very best.
• Character : underpins our pastoral care, our TPP approach and our behaviour systems. It is about more than rules and routines; it is about developing resilience, responsibility and integrity, helping students to learn from mistakes and grow into confident, respectful young people.
• Opportunity : ensures that all students benefit from rich personal development and enrichment, both within and beyond the classroom. We want every young person to recognise the possibilities open to them and to leave us equipped with the knowledge, experiences and confidence to take their next steps.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives - and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

How we support you

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work. Discover how we’ll support you to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that’s right for you: How we support you.

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