Pastoral Support Assistant - Engage Partners : Job Details

Pastoral Support Assistant - Rye

I am currently working with a lovely school in Rye who are urgently seeking a pastoral support for their secondary-age pupils to start immediately.

About the role:To assist the Pastoral Support Team in developing the school as a high-quality specialist provision for pupils who have a range of social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism. This will be through providing the highest standards of pastoral care for all pupils, of all abilities, in a safe and orderly learning environment which provide high standards of behaviour. It is essential that you will be able to support the teaching team in addressing the needs of all pupils but especially those pupils who need particular help with behaviour management to overcome barriers to learning. Safeguarding the welfare of the young people in our care will be your primary responsibility. All the duties outlined are carried out under the direction and supervision of the Headteacher.• Provide support, encouragement and pastoral care to pupils at the school;• Work with a range of stakeholders, parent/carers, support staff, onsite therapy team, outreach agencies and other schools to ensure the continuity, development and progress of individual pupils;• To share the school’s responsibility to support and promote the learning, personal development and well-being of all students.General Responsibilities• Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people;• Work in accordance with professional practice, statutory and legal requirements and the policies of the school;• Take on specific tasks related to the day to day administration and organisation of the school;• Establish and maintain a positive learning environment in which the pupils’ behaviour is well managed and within which social, emotional and learning needs can be met within a supportive framework;• Support the Headteacher in assisting staff to ensure they understand and are actively implementing the key aspects of the school’s behaviour and inclusion strategies;• To record relevant educational, social and behavioural information within an agreed framework;• To promote the social and emotional development of pupils through positive approaches that will encourage appropriate relationships and the development of self-esteem;• Take responsibility for specific areas of work which will be reviewed annually then negotiated and agreed within the performance management cycle and school improvement process;• Contribute to the life and community of the school in all of its aspects;• Take on any additional responsibilities, which might from time to time be determined.About us:

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