Pastoral Support Assistant — Boost Confidence & Attendance

Academics; Telford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

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Job summary

Academics are seeking a Pastoral Support Assistant in the Telford area to promote pupils' development and remove learning barriers. Immediate start on a 1 term contract, with potential extension depending on school needs.

DBS on Update Service or arrangement offered by Academics is required, plus calm communication and safeguarding awareness. Experience in classrooms or youth-work is helpful; the role emphasizes building relationships to support attendance, engagement and behaviour, ensuring

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on Update Service (or willingness for us to arrange one).
• Calm communication and a willingness to learn are essential.
• Sound safeguarding knowledge and the judgement to put it into practice.

Responsibilities

• Promote pupils' personal development, confidence, resilience and independence.
• Provide pastoral support to remove barriers to learning.
• Support improvements in attendance, engagement and behaviour.
• Develop positive relationships that make pupils feel safe, supported and ready to learn.

Skills

Enhanced DBS

Calm communication

Safeguarding

Youth-work experience

Job description

Academics are seeking a Pastoral Support Assistant in the Telford area to promote pupils' development and remove learning barriers. Immediate start on a 1 term contract, with potential extension depending on school needs.

DBS on Update Service or arrangement offered by Academics is required, plus calm communication and safeguarding awareness. Experience in classrooms or youth-work is helpful; the role emphasizes building relationships to support attendance, engagement and behaviour, ensuring