Pastoral Support Assistant

Qualifications and Attainments

Good general education, including at least GCSE Grade 4/C in English and Maths or equivalent qualifications - Essential

Education related qualification - Desirable

First Aid at Work certificate - Desirable

Knowledge

Experience of working with staff, students and their parents/carers within a secondary school or other educational setting - Essential

Knowledge of Government legislation around safeguarding and child protection - Essential

Understanding of children with emotional and social needs - Essential

Building positive relationships through effective parental communication - Essential

Experience of developing intervention plans to support students with social, behavioural and emotional needs - Desirable

Supporting staff in their pastoral capacity to support students Essential

Effectively working in a multi-agency setting - Desirable

Experience of using educational management systems (SIMs) and safeguarding systems (CPOMs) - Desirable

Skills and Abilities

To be flexible and able to take both a proactive and responsive approach towards the role - Essential

To be a good communicator and be able to present to a wide range of audiences - Essential

To promote equality of opportunity throughout all aspects of Academy life - Essential

To undertake the role with energy, enthusiasm and tenacity - Essential

Attitudes and Beliefs

Commitment to excellence - Essential

Commitment to inclusivity, equality and diversity - Essential

Commitment to the role of secondary education in developing children’s life chances and enabling them to achieve their full potential - Essential

Commitment to ensuring a healthy and safe environment and the welfare of children and staff - Essential

Commitment to regular and on-going professional development - Essential

Commitment to high professional and personal standards of work and conduct - Essential