Pastoral Support Assistant

Location: Sevenoaks
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (Term-time only plus 5 inset days – 39 weeks per year)
Salary: Kent Scale D – £27,904 FTE (£24,431.56 actual salary)

About the role

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Pastoral Support Assistant to join our team.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people, helping them overcome challenges and ensuring they feel safe, happy and able to achieve their full potential.

You will work closely with students, parents and colleagues to provide pastoral care, promote positive behaviour, support student wellbeing and help address any concerns that may affect a student's education or personal development.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day pastoral support and guidance to students.
• Act as a first point of contact for students seeking help, advice or support.
• Identify and respond to concerns relating to students' behaviour, attendance, wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Support students experiencing personal, social or emotional difficulties.
• Work closely with colleagues, parents and external agencies to ensure students receive appropriate support.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, behaviour and student progress, taking action where concerns arise.
• Support students in managing their behaviour and meeting expected standards.
• Record and report safeguarding, welfare and behavioural concerns appropriately.
• Assist with student transitions and provide additional support to vulnerable students.
• Undertake administrative duties, including maintaining accurate student records and arranging meetings and referrals.
• Provide first aid and support students with medical needs.
• Supervise students during break times, lunchtimes and other activities to help maintain a safe environment.
• Attend meetings and undertake training relevant to the role.

About you

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience working with or supporting children and young people.
• Have a caring, patient and positive approach.
• Have good communication and listening skills.
• Be able to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Have an understanding of the needs of vulnerable young people and the importance of safeguarding.
• Be organised, reliable and able to manage competing priorities.
• Be confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Be calm, resilient and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Have good written, numeracy and IT skills.
• Be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of a busy environment.
• Be committed to supporting the safety, wellbeing and development of all students.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Literacy, numeracy and IT skills to Level 2 or equivalent.
• Experience working in a School setting caring for children or young people.
• Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

• First aid qualification.
• Mental Health First Aid training.
• Experience supporting vulnerable or disadvantaged young people.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation.

What we are looking for

Above all, we are looking for someone who genuinely wants to make a positive difference to young people's lives. You will be approachable, supportive and proactive, with the ability to recognise when a student needs help and take appropriate action.

The establishment is committed to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and welfare of young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For this role you need to be a UK resident and eligible to work in the UK

Teem Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.