Pastoral Assistant

Grade E 7-11 (£14,194 - £15,364 per annum, pro rated)

(FTE £20,444 - £22,129)

30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time plus 1 week)

Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a new position within Norwich Road Academy as a Pastoral Assistant. 

Role Purpose

The successful candidate will work with children, staff, parents and professionals to support behavioural, learning, social and emotional difficulties to maximise learning for individual pupils. 

This will involve:

Investigating reports of misbehaviour/incidents in a sensitive manner and implement consequences according to school policy;

Leading social skills groups with identified children when necessary;

To maintain accurate records of pupil incidents, conversations with parents and children by recording information within school systems;

To assist with the implementation of behaviour charts and monitor these through daily meetings with the children;

To support pupils after their re-integration meetings when they have been excluded from school;

To support identified children in class with their learning;

Be responsible for running a daily nurture group throughout part of the lunchtime period for pupils at risk of exclusion / vulnerable children;

Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence. 

At our Academy we have a Nursery provision and classes from Reception to Year 6. We have extensive grounds and a range of facilities, from a large sports field and outdoor learning area, two all-weather playgrounds and a large self-contained library. At our Academy, we believe that it is important to extend learning outside the classroom as much as possible.

Norwich Road Academy is part of the Eastern Multi-Academy Trust family. The Trust and its academies exist to provide exceptional opportunities for all pupils so that they can develop their potential to reach the highest levels of education.

Please look at our website https://www.norwichroadacademy.co.uk/, along with our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages to find out more about what we do.

Please visit: www.eastern-mat.co.uk/ to find out more about the Trust and its academies.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for a candidate that:

•       Cares about pupils’ wellbeing and success

•       Is committed to safeguarding

•       Seeks the highest standards in teaching and learning

•       Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and the skills to inspire learners of all
        abilities

•       Promotes independence and behaviour for learning

•       Uses positive behaviour management and has the ability to foster a supportive
        classroom ethos

•       Has a desire to continue their own professional development

•       Wishes to play an important part in our team and contribute to our further growth.

•       Applicants must have an English and Maths qualifications to Level 2 (GCSE A-C), or
        equivalent and have experience working with pupils of all Primary ages.

•       Applicants will need to be able to manage behaviours and a range of emotional and
        social difficulties, some of which may be violent or aggressive. It is essential that
        applicants possess knowledge of safeguarding/ child protection regulations.

At Norwich Road Academy we can offer:

•    Friendly and professional colleagues

•    An approachable and skilled leadership team

•    Happy, responsive and polite pupils

•    Supportive parents

•    Highly trained teaching assistants

•    A commitment to your continuing professional development

•    Wellbeing and mental health support

•    The opportunity to work in a forward thinking and aspirational Trust

•    A strong curriculum, including Talk for Writing and Maths Mastery

•    Well-resourced curriculum support and opportunities, including outdoor classroom,

     library, inclusion suite and modern technology.

 Please look at our website https://www.norwichroadacademy.co.uk/, along with our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages to find out more about Norwich Road Academy and The Eastern Multi-Academy Trust.

For more information about the Academy and this position, please contact Julia Miles - Principal on 01842 753279.

Please ensure your application meets the essential requirements of the job description. 

All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including the Children's Barred List.

If we receive sufficient applicants of a high calibre, we may bring the closing date forward

Closing date: 12th July 2022 at 12pm   

Interviews will be held week commencing 18th July 2022.

Eastern Multi Academy Trust (EMAT) is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory medical checks, references and an enhanced DBS check including the Children's Barred List.

EMAT is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, employee support services to welcome and support staff from different backgrounds. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment and signal our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity and welcome part time or flexible working applicants.