Overview
Post Title: Pastoral Support Assistant
Working Time: 35 hours per week 8.00 am- 3.30pm (term time - to include INSET DAYS)
Grade: NJC 3 pt 5-9
Disclosure Level: DBS Enhanced
Line Manager: Deputy Head - Pastoral
The post holder is required to support and encourage the school’s Christian ethos and its objectives, policies and procedures as detailed in the current Staff Handbook and Policy File. This also includes commitment to the life of the school and policies integral to the School.
Main purpose
To work with the Deputy Head Teacher, SENCo, Designated Safeguarding Leads and teachers as part of a professional team, supporting the emotional wellbeing and learning of pupils who need particular help in overcoming barriers to learning.
Duties and responsibilities
* Support the Attendance Officer to monitor attendance (first day response calls and input on to Arbor) and implement policies and procedures to improve attendance.
* Act as a point of contact for pupils requiring support.
* Support students struggling with transition and friendship issues.
* To support children during non-contact times, supporting them with play, friendships/ social interactions and try to resolve any issues.
* To attend any meetings or training as and when required
* To support at information evenings and school events
* Keep up to date with possible sources of support for children and young people via networking and CPD.
* Liaise with the Deputy Headteacher regarding possible MH referrals
* To maintain confidential pupil case records
* To supervise uncollected children at the end of the day, and make relevant calls to parents
* To maintain and display up to date pastoral information board
* To administer first aid to students
* To accompany members of the safeguarding team on home visits as required
Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals
Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the deputy headteacher and senior pastoral team
Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues
Whole-school organisation, strategy and development
Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
Health and safety
Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ well-being by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education and our school’s child protection policy
Look after children who are upset or have had accidents
Attend to pupils’ personal needs including social, welfare and health matters
Be willing to be first aid trained and used to assist staff to deal with medical conditions or first aid for students
Professional development
Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
Personal and professional conduct
Uphold public trust in the education profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
Demonstrate positive attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community
Respect individual differences and cultural diversity
NOTES
While every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.
Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.
Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.
The school will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.
This job description is current at the date shown but following consultation with you, may be changed by Leadership to reflect or anticipate changes in the job which are commensurate with the salary and job title.
All staff are bound to comply with the School’s Data Protection Policy regarding any information submitted to Archbishop Blanch School and held under the Data Protection Act 2018.
JOB TITLE: PASTORAL SUPPORT OFFICER
QUALIFICATIONS
* Literacy, numeracy and ICT skills sufficient to perform the job tasks.
* English to GCSE level grade C or above (or equivalent)
EXPERIENCE
* Proven successful experience of working with children and young people
* Experience of working within a school environment
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
* An understanding of the needs of children and young people
* Proven ability to identify and prioritise according to need
* Qualified First Aider or willingness to train
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
* An effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
* Punctual, reliable and consistent
* Positive, enthusiastic and committed to supporting the progress and development of young people
* Able to deal calmly with conflict and work positively under pressure
* Ability to work individually and as a team
* Able to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
* To be highly motivated in getting the best overall outcomes for children and young people
* To demonstrate flexibility
* To be committed to further training and professional development
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £23,000.00-£24,500.00 per year
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
* working with children: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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