Pastoral Support Assistant in Bristol)

Academics; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Bristol-based school seeks a Pastoral Support Assistant to aid young students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The successful candidate will provide crucial support and guidance, contributing to student safety and development, with options for flexible working hours. This role is ideal for graduates or experienced practitioners interested in special needs education.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree, ideally in Psychology/Criminology or specialist SEN training.
• Knowledge of different types of learning and behavioural needs.
• Flexibility in working patterns.

Responsibilities

• Assist and supervise children's behavior during school hours.
• Support students outside of class and during transitions.
• Participate in team meetings and training programs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Caring Attitude

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Psychology or Criminology

Specialist SEN training or experience

Job description

Sector - Education and Training

Pastoral Support Assistant - Behaviour Mentor - SEMH - Bristol

Would you like to work with young people who need support with their social, emotional mental health? If so, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

The School:

The school is based in Bristol and provides support for children aged 9-16 years who have a range of learning and behavioural needs due to social, emotional and mental health challenges. All students that attend the school have a designated Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) which details their specific needs in terms of the care and support they will have access to. The pupils at the school can struggle to form string, healthy relationships and can present high levels of anxiety and challenging behaviour.

This opportunity is very much open to more experienced practitioners or recent graduates that are keen to kick start their career in special needs.

What is involved:

* This is not a fully based class role, but you will still be providing assistance and supervision for children's behaviour during the school day and supporting their learning and participation in class

* You will be working closely with the students outside of the class to provide additional support, advice and guidance around the school

* You will support with transitioning between classes and ensuring that behaviour is maintained during breaks

* You will have the opportunity to work with students during offsite visits, meetings and trips

* Helping to build confidence and motivation

* Participating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a team

* Maintaining progress records

* Supporting regulations pertaining to safeguarding

What is required:

* An Undergraduate Degree, ideally in a relevant subject such as Psychology/Criminology OR some specialist SEN training and experience

* Knowledge and/or a keen interest and understanding of the range of different types of learning and behavioural needs

* Good interpersonal and communication skill and a caring attitude

* Flexibility in terms of working patterns

Summary:

* Pastoral Support Assistant , Graduate Opportunity, Behaviour Mentor

* £90 daily rate (5-day week - 8.30am to 4.00pm)

* Special needs schools and mainstream settings with specialist provision (SEMH, ASC, EBD, PMLD, SLD)

* Full time and part time roles, flexible working hours and short and long term contracts

* September 25 start, or earlier depending on your availability

Apply via this advert and a member of the Academics Bristol team will contact you ASAP!

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