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Teacher Active is working with a diverse and inclusive secondary school committed to supporting the holistic development of their students. They are looking for compassionate and dedicated Pastoral Support Assistants (PSAs) to work closely with individual students and small groups to provide much-needed emotional, social, and behavioral support. Their mission is to help students navigate personal challenges and succeed both in and out of the classroom.
As a Pastoral Support Assistant, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to secondary-aged students in need of pastoral care.
- Assist in the development and implementation of individual pastoral plans, working closely with students, families, and staff.
- Offer emotional and behavioural guidance to help students overcome personal challenges, including mental health, bullying, family issues, and more.
- Create a safe and nurturing environment where students feel listened to, valued, and supported.
- Collaborate with the school’s pastoral team, safeguarding lead, and teachers to ensure student's well-being is a top priority.
- Monitor student's progress, adapting support strategies as needed.
- Help foster resilience, confidence, and social skills in students to improve their overall school experience.
What We Are Looking For:
- A passion for working with young people, particularly those in need of emotional and pastoral support.
- Previous experience in a pastoral, mentoring, or support role (experience in a secondary school setting is desirable).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with students.
- Patience, empathy, and a calm approach to helping students through challenging situations.
- An understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.
- A proactive and flexible approach, able to work both independently and as part of a wider pastoral team.
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
- A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy on boarding process
- Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
- CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
- Market leading rates of pay
- TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.
