Pastoral Support Assistant - Slough

TN United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Pastoral Support Assistant in a supportive secondary school in Slough. This rewarding role involves working closely with students aged 11-16, providing tailored support and guidance to help them thrive academically and personally. Ideal for graduates or those passionate about making a difference in young people's lives, this position offers a friendly environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive and friendly environment

Good travel links

Qualifications

• Experience working with children preferred.
• Experience with additional needs like Autism or ADHD is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide individualised guidance to students aged 11-16.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement support strategies.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathetic

Confidence

Education

Graduate in Psychology

Graduate in Education

Job description

Pastoral Support Assistant - Slough, 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!

If you have a heart for making a difference and a knack for empowering young minds, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The role:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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 this role, you will need to have a passion and eagerness to make a difference. You should be compassionate and empathetic, yet confident enough to help educators manage challenging behaviour.

Experience working with children is preferred. Experience with children who have additional needs, such as Autism, ADHD, or other challenges, will be an advantage.

This role is ideal for graduates looking to broaden their experience before pursuing postgraduate studies or a specific specialization. Students studying psychology, education, or similar fields will also benefit from this opportunity.

However, individuals simply motivated to make a difference are encouraged to apply. This is an extremely rewarding and fulfilling opportunity.

Key information:

• Position: Pastoral Support Assistant
• Location: Slough
• Salary: £85 - £95 per day
• Good travel links
• Start date: ASAP
• Term-time position
• Supportive and friendly environment