Pastoral Support Assistant — Immediate Start in Telford

Academics; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Academics are seeking a Pastoral support assistant in the Telford area to promote pupils' personal development and resilience, remove barriers to learning, and support attendance, engagement, and behaviour. The role starts immediately on a 1-term contract, with potential extension depending on school needs.

Applicants should have Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing for us to arrange one), plus classroom or youth-work experience.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to arrange one).
• Classroom or youth-work experience is helpful; calm communication and a willingness to learn are essential.
• Sound safeguarding knowledge and the ability to apply it in practice.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Classroom experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Academics are seeking a Pastoral support assistant in the Telford area to promote pupils' personal development and resilience, remove barriers to learning, and support attendance, engagement, and behaviour. The role starts immediately on a 1-term contract, with potential extension depending on school needs.

Applicants should have Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing for us to arrange one), plus classroom or youth-work experience.