Pastoral Teaching Assistant

Pastoral Teaching Assistant

We are currently seeking a dedicated and empathetic Pastoral Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team at a client secondary school in South Manchester, Wythenshawe. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing pastoral support to students, promoting their personal and social development, and ensuring their overall wellbeing.

Our client secondary school is based in the heart of South Manchester and is walking distance from a variety of public transport options. There is also a staff car park onsite.

This role starts in November and will run full-time until July 2025. The successful candidate who gets on well in the school environment will also be offered the opportunity to go permanent.

Responsibilities:

• Provide pastoral support to students, including one-to-one mentoring and group activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, senior leaders, and other support staff to identify students in need of additional pastoral care.
• Assist in the development and implementation of pastoral support plans for individual students.
• Contribute to the organisation and supervision of extra-curricular activities, providing opportunities for students to develop new skills and interests.
• Act as a positive role model for students, promoting positive behaviour and values.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour.

Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in response to changing circumstances or student needs.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development in pastoral care and education more broadly.
• A genuine passion for supporting the personal and social development of young people and helping them overcome any barriers to learning they may face.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above are essential; a degree qualification is desirable but not essential for this role.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the requirements outlined above.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and thorough reference checks as part of our recruitment process.

Please note that we may close this advert early if sufficient applications have been received before the closing date stated above; early application is encouraged to avoid disappointment.

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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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