Pastoral Lead

Pastoral Assistant
£23,114 - £27,334 + Excellent benefits
Location Walsall, West Midlands
Position Type Full time

Teaching Personnel have an amazing opportunity to work with an outstanding school based in Walsall. The school are looking for a passionate Pastoral Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the induction of newly-admitted pupils
• Assist in the planning and preparation of pupils for leaving school
• Assist in the assessment of pupil needs, through an initial baseline of needs which is established on entry to the school, reviewed on a regular basis, and modified as required
• Assist with the implementation, monitoring and review of programmes designed to aid individual pupils’ social and academic development
• Assist children to deal with behavioural and/or emotional difficulties or particular vulnerabilities
• Take every step necessary to ensure that our children and young people are protected from neglect, abuse and exploitation.
• Ensure that all children and young people are treated with dignity and respect, in an environment which reflects the importance of and their right to be treated as valuable worthwhile individuals
• Liaise effectively with outside partners (parents, placing agencies etc) as necessary, including attendance at Reviews and home visits, where appropriate

Qualifications

• To have a basic understanding of safeguarding children procedures.
• To have experience of working with a staff team
• No specific qualifications.
• To understand the expectations of a school.
• To have knowledge of children’s developmental needs.
• To understand the varied needs of SEN pupils.

If this opportunity is for you please send your CV to Abigail Simpson

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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