Pastoral Support Assistant

Vision for Education - Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent education recruitment agency in Manchester is looking for a Pastoral Support Assistant to support secondary students in Oldham. This role involves assisting the pastoral team and working 1:1 with students who may have challenging behaviour. The successful candidate will need relevant experience and a Teaching and Learning qualification. The role offers competitive pay and excellent development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

FREE training for professional development

Generous referral bonus scheme

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Ability to support students with challenging behaviour and Special Educational Needs.
• Minimum 6 weeks of relevant school-based experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pastoral team in managing pupils effectively.
• Provide individual and group interventions as necessary.

Skills

Working 1:1 with students

Warm and caring personality

Experience in secondary school

Education

Teaching and Learning qualification level 2 or higher

Job description

Are you a PAstoral Support Assistant seeking an exciting new role supporting secondary students in Oldham?

About the role

We're looking for a pastoral support assistant to work at an OFSTED rated "Good" school in Oldham. This successful candidate will need to be a flexible and supportive member of staff who can assist the pastoral team in the effective daily management of the pupils, as well as providing a supportive framework for individual and group intervention as necessary.

About the school

This role is a wonderful opportunity to become an integral team member in one of our fantastic Secondary Schools. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join an incredibly proud, committed and inspiring team of teachers and support staff.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Pastoral Support Assistant you will:

• Be able to work 1:1 with students who may demonstrate challenging behaviour and who will have Special Educational Needs
• Have a warm and caring personality
• Have previous experience working in a secondary school or supporting young people aged 11-16
• Have a Teaching and Learning qualification level 2 or higher
• Have an understanding of SEN and the strategies to support

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have a minimum of 6 weeks relevant school-based experience

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Olivia Flinter on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)