Pastoral Care Assistant

The Witherslack Group; Windsor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & training

School holidays

Internal progression

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Medical cover

Discounts

Referral bonus (£1,000)

Job summary

The Witherslack Group at Queensmead House School in Windsor is seeking dedicated staff to support young people with complex educational needs in a specialist day school. You will understand developmental needs, provide pastoral care, and motivate pupils to achieve in a collaborative team environment.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, high staff-to-child ratios, in-house clinical teams, and OFSTED-rated Good facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with ASC/ADHD/SEMH pupils and with families in challenging circumstances.
• Experience with multi-agency work and safeguarding legislation.
• Ideally NVQ3 in Care or Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification.

Skills

Special needs support

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication with families

Education

NVQ 3 in Care

Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

With experience working with young people with BESD or ASD in a school or care setting you will understand our young peoples developmental needs and what pastoral care entails. A good listener who can motivate and work in a team, you inspire young people to achieve. Flexibility and good organizational skills mean you'll be an asset to the Witherslack Group.

Requirements

• Previous experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils and with working with families in challenging circumstances and expertise to support and resolve difficulties
• Experience of multi-agency work with an understanding of legislation, policies and guidance around safeguarding and child protection
• Ideally - NVQ 3 in Care/Level 2 Teaching Assistant QualificationFor children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. That's what drives us, here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings., Queensmead House School is located on a historic site with views of Windsor Castle. This inspiring setting, with a rich heritage of education, is now home to a specialist learning environment recently rated Good by Ofsted.

QHS is an independent specialist day school, with both primary and secondary settings providing high quality education. The school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviours.

We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you'll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get:

Benefits

• Training: A full induction and on the job training
• Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with full school holidays
• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group
• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our schools here
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time
• Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 5%