Teaching Assistant with Personal Care

Pastoral Teaching Assistant with Personal Care
Location: Whitechapel
Contract Type: Long-Term (Maternity Cover)
Salary: £90 - £100 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 8.30 am – 4.15 pm, Monday to Friday

Are you dedicated to supporting students' emotional well-being and personal development? Do you have experience assisting students with additional needs and providing personal care in a school setting?

GSL Education are seeking a compassionate Pastoral Teaching Assistant with Personal Care to join a supportive secondary school in Whitechapel as a Maternity Cover. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on student’s academic and emotional growth while offering essential personal care support.

About The School:

The Client School is an inclusive and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The school provides a safe space for students to learn and grow, focusing on their academic success while supporting their emotional well-being. The staff are committed to ensuring each child receives the support they need to overcome barriers to learning and thrive in their education.

The Role:

As a Pastoral Teaching Assistant, you will be instrumental in supporting students' emotional, social, and academic development. Working closely with the staff, you will contribute to a positive and inclusive atmosphere while helping students navigate challenges. You will also provide personal care support to students, ensuring their comfort and safety during the school day.

Pastoral Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one or small group support to students, focusing on their emotional, social, and academic development.
• Assist with personal care tasks, including toileting, feeding, and dressing, in a sensitive and dignified manner.
• Support students in building positive relationships with peers and staff, fostering an inclusive environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff to implement behaviour and emotional support plans.
• Contribute to the creation and monitoring of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with specific needs.
• Ensure that students feel safe, supported, and valued within the school environment.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of tailored lessons and activities for students according to the school’s key stages.
• Track and report on students’ progress, providing feedback to teachers, parents, and the pastoral team.
• Follow all safeguarding protocols to ensure students’ safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required to enhance skills and support students effectively.

Requirements needed for a Pastoral Teaching Assistant:

• Experience working with children, particularly in a pastoral support role like Pastoral Teaching Assistant and personal care in an educational setting, is essential.
• A caring, patient, and empathetic approach, with a commitment to supporting students’ individual needs.
• Ability to assist with personal care tasks respectfully and professionally.
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• A solid understanding of safeguarding procedures and a dedication to ensuring student safety.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to connecting talented educators and support staff with schools across Whitechapel.

For more information or to register your interest in the Pastoral Teaching Assistant with Personal Care role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.