Pastoral Support Assistant
About This Role
Qualifications and Attainments
Good general education, including at least GCSE Grade 4/C in English and Maths or equivalent qualifications - Essential
Education related qualification - Desirable
First Aid at Work certificate - Desirable
Knowledge
Experience of working with staff, students and their parents/carers within a secondary school or other educational setting - Essential
Knowledge of Government legislation around safeguarding and child protection - Essential
Understanding of children with emotional and social needs - Essential
Building positive relationships through effective parental communication - Essential
Experience of developing intervention plans to support students with social, behavioural and emotional needs - Desirable
Supporting staff in their pastoral capacity to support students Essential
Effectively working in a multi-agency setting - Desirable
Experience of using educational management systems (SIMs) and safeguarding systems (CPOMs) - Desirable
Skills and Abilities
To be flexible and able to take both a proactive and responsive approach towards the role - Essential
To be a good communicator and be able to present to a wide range of audiences - Essential
To promote equality of opportunity throughout all aspects of Academy life - Essential
To undertake the role with energy, enthusiasm and tenacity - Essential
Attitudes and Beliefs
Commitment to excellence - Essential
Commitment to inclusivity, equality and diversity - Essential
Commitment to the role of secondary education in developing children’s life chances and enabling them to achieve their full potential - Essential
Commitment to ensuring a healthy and safe environment and the welfare of children and staff - Essential
Commitment to regular and on-going professional development - Essential
Commitment to high professional and personal standards of work and conduct - Essential
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