Trauma-Informed Pastoral Teaching Assistant

THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST

Torquay

On-site

GBP 21,000 - 25,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is seeking an exceptional Pastoral Teaching Assistant to join Lodestar Academy in Torbay, supporting students aged 11-18 with emotional wellbeing and engagement. You will work alongside pastoral and teaching teams to create a safe, nurturing environment that helps learners regain confidence and resilience.

With experience in supporting children or young people, particularly those facing social, emotional, or mental health challenges, you will use

Qualifications

Experience in pastoral support for young people.
Ability to build trusting relationships with students, families and staff.
Knowledge of safeguarding and student wellbeing fundamentals.

Responsibilities

Deliver pastoral interventions for individual students and small groups.
Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
Use trauma-informed approaches to support students to regulate emotions and make positive choices.
Promote engagement, attendance, resilience and independence.
Support behaviour plans tailored to individual needs.
Work collaboratively with teachers, families and external agencies.
Help create a safe, supportive and aspirational learning environment for every student.
Be a mentor, advocate, role model and champion for young people.