Pastoral Support Worker

Job Advertisement: Pastoral Support Assistant
Location: Colne
Contract: Part-Time (Afternoons Only)
Start Date: January 2025

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant to join our team, working afternoons only, from January 2025. This pivotal role is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting the emotional well-being and personal development of children in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted emotional and social support to pupils, fostering a safe and supportive atmosphere.
• Establish strong, trusting relationships with children to help them feel valued and confident.
• Work with pupils to address behavioral, emotional, and social challenges, promoting positive engagement with school life.
• Collaborate effectively with teachers, parents, and external agencies to develop tailored strategies for pupil support.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions and provide regular updates to key stakeholders.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant experience working with children, ideally in a pastoral or support role within an educational setting.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with pupils, staff, and families.
• A compassionate and empathetic approach, with a commitment to supporting the holistic development of each child.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to balance a varied workload.
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding practices and a commitment to promoting the welfare of children.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and inclusive school community committed to the well-being of pupils and staff.
• Opportunities for professional development and training to support your growth in the role.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their potential.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment that values teamwork and shared success.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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