Pastoral Support Assistant - Academics : Job Details

Pastoral Support Assistant£16,282.50 - £17,282.50 per annum Education and Training

• Pastoral Support Assistant
• Witney
• ASAP Start
• Full time
• £83.50 - £90 per day

Our amazing specialist school believes every child has the potential to succeed and they are committed to providing the necessary support to help them thrive.

They are looking for an enthusiastic Pastoral Support Assistant to join their team ASAP.

This is an important role where you will be responsible for facilitating and providing tailored emotional support to students, helping them navigate their feelings, build resilience and develop coping strategies.

As a Pastoral Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, parents and external professionals to create a supportive and safe environment for our students.

Responsibilities as a Pastoral Support Assistant:

• In this Witney role, you will provide one to one and small group support to students who are struggling with ASD and other mental health challenges.
• You will collaborate with teachers and therapists to implement specialised learning plans and interventions.
• You will also maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• The end goal is to ensure that all students are as independent as possible and have a good foundation for emotional and mental health wellbeing.

Qualities you need to be a good Pastoral Support Assistant:

• Ability to work collaboratively with the Witney team
• Good communication skills
• Patience
• A genuine passion to work with and support students with mental health needs and ASD

If you are keen to make a real difference in the lives of children with severe mental health needs and ASD, then this is the role for you! You will also benefit from this role if you are looking to embark on a career in education or psychology and are looking to get good quality experience first.

You can apply directly to this Witney advert and will be contacted if you have been short-listed for the position.

Pastoral Support Assistant - Witney- Full Time - ASAP Start - Education and Training