Pastoral Support Assistant

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant for a Manchester secondary school. The role is long term with a view to permanence, starting in September, and based on-site at the school's provision.

You will support pupils with SEN/SEMH, promote attendance and behaviour standards, liaise with teachers and parents, and contribute to safeguarding. A degree-level qualification is ideal; excellent communication and behaviour management are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience supporting pupils with SEN/SEMH needs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong academic background - degree level qualification ideal.
• Excellent behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students in an emotional, academic and social capacity.
• Uphold excellent standards for behaviour and attendance.
• Promote the schools values and ethos.
• Deal with safeguarding concerns appropriately and sensitively.
• Work with class teachers and senior leaders to support pupils.
• Liaise with parents regarding progress.
• Encourage and motivate pupils.

Skills

Relevant SEN/SEMH experience

Excellent communication

Behaviour management

Education

Degree level qualification ideal

Job description

Pastoral Support Assistant - Secondary School - long term contract with a view to going permanent.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with pastoral experience who is keen to make a significant contribution to the development of students in a thriving Manchester Secondary School.

We are looking for a resilient and passionate Pastoral Support Assistant to support pupils achieve their full potential starting in September.

This role will be based in the schools on-site alternative provision, so any experience within alternative education settings would be beneficial.

Pastoral Support Assistant - About the role

• Support students in an emotional, academic and social capacity
• Uphold excellent standards for behaviour and attendance
• Promote the schools values and ethos
• Deal with any safeguarding concerns appropriately and sensitively
• Work with class teachers and senior leaders to support pupils
• Liaise with parents regarding progress
• Encourage and motivate pupils
• Long term position - Start in September
• Paid £105-£115 a day

Pastoral Support Assistant - Requirements

• Relevant experience supporting pupils with SEN/SEMH needs
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong academic background - degree level qualification ideal
• Excellent behaviour management skills

This secondary school is based in Manchester, easily accessible from surrounding areas via public transport.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.