Pastoral and Support Assistant Grade 6 £27,269 - £30,060 pro rata Part Time - 0.9 FTE, Term time plus 2 weeks Permanent Required from September 2025 We are seeking to appoint a compassionate and therapeutic practitioner to join our team, providing both pastoral and academic support to pupils with identified mental health needs, as well as their parents and carers. The successful candidate will be adaptable, empathetic, and skilled in working collaboratively with pupils, families, schools, and external agencies to promote the best possible outcomes for young people. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people during their most vulnerable moments. The ideal candidate will be patient, kind, approachable, and flexible, with a strong commitment to supporting pupils' emotional and educational development. This is a unique role within a distinctive and specialist setting. We strongly encourage prospective applicants to arrange a visit to the provision to gain a better understanding of the pupils, the environment, and the expectations of the role. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Visits are available and encouraged on – Tuesday June 3rd 1:00pm-2:00pm Thursday June 5th 10:00am-11:00am Please contact Amy Walters for further discussions regarding the post: a.walters300@woodlandsdurham.net Telephone 03000 267759 Please see ‘Supporting Documents’ for additional information. Completed applications to be submitted to: contactehn@woodlandsdurham.net Closing date: Sunday 8th June 2025 at midnight Calculation of term time only plus two weeks’ pay Term time only plus two additional weeks’ pay is calculated on the basis of the following: • Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus • Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus • Two additional weeks, inclusive of CPD – 2 weeks; plus • Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days) Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example: Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service: 40 weeks (term time plus 2) 27 days (annual leave) 8 days (public holidays) = 47 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service: 40 weeks (term time plus 2) 32 days (annual leave) 8 days (public holidays) = 48 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required’ The Woodlands Broom Road, Ferryhill DL17 8AN Tel: 01740 656040 Email: contactehn@woodlandsdurham.net Website: https://www.thewoodlands.durham.sch.uk/ VPRS/161