Pastoral teaching assistant

TeacherActive; Langley Park; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency seeks a Pastoral Teaching Assistant in Langley Park. The role involves managing a supportive pastoral system for students, helping them overcome learning barriers and improving attendance and behaviour. Candidates must have GCSEs in Maths and English, be enthusiastic, and possess good interpersonal skills. Benefits include market-leading pay, flexible working hours, and training opportunities. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young people's educational journeys.

Benefits

Dedicated team of consultants 24/7

Flexibility to choose when you work

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Successful applicants will be pro‑active, enthusiastic, energetic, and reliable.
• Experience working with young people and supporting parents/carers is required.
• Emotional resilience in working with children with challenging behaviour is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day provision of a supportive pastoral system.
• Support students needing help to overcome barriers to learning.
• Liaise with parents and other staff to provide necessary support.

Skills

Proactivity

Ability to motivate young people

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English

Job description

Role

Pastoral Teaching Assistant

Working Pattern

Full time - term time

Advert Start Date

ASAP

Salary

£90 - £110 per day

Employment Location

Durham

Further Information

TeacherActive are looking for a Pastoral LSA to work on a long-term assignment within one of our partner schools in Durham.

Primary Purpose of the role & Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day to day provision of a robust and supportive pastoral system supporting student welfare and behaviour.


• To support students who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning (particularly SEMH) in order to achieve their full potential; to develop strategies which assist in the identification of early signs of disengagement and contribute to specific re-engagement interventions


• To assist in ensuring high levels of student attendance, punctuality and behaviour.


• To assist the RSLs (Raising Standards Leaders) and teams of tutors with the care, welfare and academic progress of students.


• To liaise with parents, learning support, school counsellors and other staff and agencies as appropriate to provide students with necessary support and guidance.

Main Responsibilities / Duties

• Organise and prioritise daily pastoral issues as they arise and initiate appropriate actions.


• Provide effective support to enhance the quality of pastoral care by developing 1:1 mentoring relationships with students along with the development/delivery of group work where appropriate.


• Inform, liaise and consult with SLT, RSLs, SENCO, Deputy SENCOs, Curriculum Leaders, teachers, tutors and parents regarding student concerns; support the work of teachers to raise the achievement of individuals and groups; work with other staff in planning, evaluating and adjusting learning activities, as appropriate.


• Undertake comprehensive assessments of students to determine those in need of particular help; e.g. writing and implementation of pastoral support documents alongside the SENCO, RSLs or other key pastoral staff; coordinating EHAs or other paperwork referrals for external agencies.


• Manage the supervision of students excluded from, or not working to, a normal timetable e.g. arranging and developing 1:1 mentoring arrangements and ensure appropriate work is provided in liaison with Curriculum Leaders, SENCO and Learning Support and RSLs.


• Make initial safeguarding assessments and decisions, if DSL trained; be prepared to undertake DSL training if not.

Qualifications

Successful applicants will be pro‑active, enthusiastic, energetic and reliable. You must also possess the following:

• GCSE grade C or above or equivalent in Maths and English


• Experience working with young people


• Experience engaging with families and/or supporting parents/carers


• Ability to motivate and enthuse young people


• Ability to readily establish professional relationships and work as part of a team


• Good organisational and interpersonal skills


• Good written, verbal and ICT skills


• Flexibility and adaptability in order to be able to work and communicate with adults, parents and other external agencies


• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and behaviour with children


• Emotional resilience in working with children with challenging behaviour

Benefits

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7


• Flexibility to choose when you work


• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply


• CPD courses and certificates as part of our My-Progression brand


• Market leading rates of pay


• Referral scheme Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Equal Opportunities Employer

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.