Pastoral Support Assistant

Your new companyHays Education have recently seen an increased need for Pastoral Support in SEN Schools across Northamptonshire for day-to-day and long-term supply. Here at Hays, we work with a number of schools across Northamptonshire, covering the areas of Northampton, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden, Daventry, Towcester, Brackley and all the in between! This means as a Teaching Assistant working at a Secondary School through Hays you will have local work in your local area covering schools that only you want to work in.Your new roleWe are currently recruiting for a full time Pastoral Support Assistant to join the team ASAP on a temporary - permanent basis. This role is a term time only role. We are looking for exceptional people to work with exceptional pupils who have a range of additional needs, and support them in their education.We are seeking people who thrive on working in a challenging but immensely rewarding school environment, who are passionate about supporting the development of social, life and independence skills and who truly want to make a difference in the lives of young people.The appointed person will be expected to make a real and positive impact to the lives of children who have a range of care needs, life experiences and personalities that makes every day varied and interesting. You will be able to successfully build trusting student relationships and motivate and encourage student(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with living and learning tasks as appropriate.What you'll need to succeedYou will be an experienced Teaching Assistant or youth worker that is passionate about student progress and is committed to helping pupils to achieve their academic potential. You will also be required to have SEMH experience or SEN experience.You will need to be flexible and adaptable to new environments, love working with a range of children from a range of backgrounds and make every lesson memorable for those you are supporting!What you'll get in returnThis is a great opportunity to work in a variety of different secondary schools across NorthamptonshireIn return you will get:- Competitive rates of pay.- Holiday pay and pension contributions per week- Hays Hub mobile app to streamline processes and manage your bookings- Continued professional development and support.- A dedicated team of professionals on call to aid you in your work.- Refer-a-Friend scheme worth £250 high street vouchersWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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