Pastoral Support Assistant

Pastoral Support Assistant

37 hours per week term time only

Grade 5 points 18 -23

£31,537 - £34,434 Pro rata per annum

Actual salary: £26,563 - £29,003 per annum

The Trust

The Westwood Academy operates under the umbrella of the Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust, a, progressive and ambitious Trust. We provide a stimulating atmosphere, coupled with an exemplary shared Continuous Professional Development (CPD) program. We take pride in our academic achievements and the pastoral care we offer, fostering a sense of community within our modest yet expanding school.

We are proud to share the following statement from our recent Ofsted inspection, where the school was recognised as being 'Good' in all areas.

'Staff feel valued because the school supports their well-being and manages their workload. Hence, they enjoy working here.'

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward thinking Trust that values innovation and collaboration. If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of education and thrive in a supportive dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a committed and resilient Pastoral Support Assistant to join our pastoral team. Reporting to the Deputy the postholder will work with the Senior Leadership Team, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and closely with teaching staff. The postholder will play a key role in supporting the pastoral team in maintaining high standards of behaviour, attendance and safeguarding across the school.

The successful candidate will support the well-being, personal development and academic progress of students, with a particular focus on either Key Stage 3 or Key Stage 4. You will be an integral part of the pastoral team, providing first-line support to students and acting as a vital link between school, families and external agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Provide first-line pastoral support to students, addressing personal, social, developmental and behavioural needs.

Support students to identify barriers to learning and develop strategies to achieve their full potential.

Work closely with Heads of Year, SLT and teaching staff to respond to student issues and concerns.

Contribute to maintaining high standards of behaviour, attendance and punctuality.

Provide daily support to the Attendance team, including data input, liaison with parents/carers and conducting safe and well visits where required.

Act as a key link between the school, parents/carers and external agencies to ensure coordinated support for students.

Support and lead early help processes for identified students within a key stage.

Respond to requests for in-lesson support and undertake on-call duties as directed.

Contribute to a strong culture of safeguarding, ensuring all concerns are identified, recorded and reported appropriately.

Support the school in fulfilling its statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

The Person

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience of working with young people in a school or community setting.

Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Has the confidence to challenge behaviour in a calm and professional manner.

Is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.

Has an understanding of safeguarding, attendance and behaviour processes.

Is committed to supporting the well-being and success of all students.

As travel within the local area is a requirement, ideally candidates should hold a current driving licence.

What We Offer

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunities for professional development and training

The chance to make a real difference to students’ lives and outcomes

Employee well-being benefits via our Employee Assist healthcare programme (Benenden) to include health diagnostics, physiotherapy, 24/7 GP and mental health support, retail and gym discount, free flu vaccination, a laptop and on-site parking.

Working Hours

This is a term time only role and the working hours are:

Monday to Friday: 8.00am - 4.00pm (with a 30-minute lunch-break)

To Apply

Please apply via the MyNewTerm account.

Please note, we cannot accept a CV as an application.

We reserve the right to close this advert early and invite candidates to interview before the closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications, or a suitable candidate be found. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore early applications are advised and welcomed.