Pastoral & Learning Support TA (Term-Time)

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking two Learning Support and Pastoral Teaching Assistants for Pinefield Centre. Role involves supporting pupils with additional needs, following school guidance, and assisting teaching staff during term time.

You will work under supervision to promote inclusion, safeguarding, and pupil engagement, with duties spanning classroom support, break times, and light admin tasks. A DBS check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Establish good working relationships with key stage 3 and 4 pupils, acting as a role model.
• Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs.
• Work with our Sen Lead and class teacher to provide for the pupils needs as required.
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all.
• Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Support pupils at break times and unstructured times and with movement around the building.
• Provide minimal administration support (e.g. photocopying)
• Establish good working relationships with staff and all pupils, acting as a role model.
• Work with pupils with specific needs, following guidance and planning provided by the class teacher.
• Report pupil achievements, progress and issues as appropriate in agreed format (Praise cards)
• Support pupil behaviour in line with service policy and ensure reports are made in agreed service format.
• Gather/report basic information from/to parents/carers as directed.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and resources as directed.
• Be aware of and comply with all service policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection.

Job description

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking two Learning Support and Pastoral Teaching Assistants for Pinefield Centre. Role involves supporting pupils with additional needs, following school guidance, and assisting teaching staff during term time.

You will work under supervision to promote inclusion, safeguarding, and pupil engagement, with duties spanning classroom support, break times, and light admin tasks. A DBS check will be required.