Pastoral Support Assistant - Slough

Academics Ltd; Slough; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Pastoral Support Assistant in a lovely secondary school in Slough. This rewarding role involves inspiring and motivating students aged 11-16, providing tailored support to foster their academic growth and confidence. Ideal for graduates looking to gain experience before pursuing postgraduate studies in psychology or education. You'll work closely with educators to manage challenging behavior and create a supportive learning environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in students' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Good travel links

Supportive and friendly environment

Qualifications

• Passion for making a difference in students' lives.
• Experience working with children, especially those with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for students.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement support strategies.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Confidence

Ability to manage challenging behavior

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Education

Relevant experience working with children

Job description

Pastoral Support Assistant - Slough

Come and join our dedicated team in a lovely secondary school in Slough.

They are on the hunt for a Pastoral Support Assistant to make a profound impact on their students. The school is based in Slough and will be to start ASAP!

The role:

As a Pastoral Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment while ensuring that all students receive the individualised guidance they need to thrive in the classroom. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with students aged 11-16. You will engage with them and help the class teacher deliver tailored support and guidance based on their individual and unique learning requirements. Your job will be to inspire and motivate the students while also building on their confidence.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate with the class teacher and help to implement strategies and interventions that will promote not only their academic growth but also their confidence and ability to overcome challenges. While working as a Pastoral Support Assistant, you will benefit from being surrounded by a supportive team of staff and have opportunities to shadow and learn from other experienced professionals.

The successful Pastoral Support Assistant:

To be successful in the role as Pastoral Support Assistant, you will need to have a passion and an eagerness to make a difference. You will be compassionate and empathetic but also confident and able to help the educators manage any challenging behaviour.

The successful Pastoral Support Assistant will have some experience working with children. Experience working with children who have additional needs or struggle with a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD or other challenging needs will be at an advantage.

This is an amazing opportunity for graduates who are looking to broaden their experience ahead of studying for their postgraduate degrees or choosing a specialism. Those individuals studying psychology, education or a similar degree will also benefit from the experience that this role will provide.

That being said, individuals just looking to make a difference are also encouraged to apply. This is an extremely rewarding and fulfilling opportunity.

Key information:

1. Pastoral Support Assistant
2. Slough
3. £85 - £95 per day
4. Good travel links
5. ASAP start
6. Term time position
7. Supportive and friendly environment

If you are interested in this role, apply now!