Pastoral Support Assistant

Job overview

Pastoral Support Assistant

Permanent 37 hours per week, TTO + 5 days

Scale 4 pts 7-11 (£21,339 - £23,316)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Pastoral Support Assistant to join the pastoral team at Birchensale Middle School. You will work alongside the Head of Year and support them in ensuring that support for both students and families is provided to ensure that their time at Birchensale is a happy one.

This is a permanent, 37 hours per week, term time plus five inset days contract.

Birchensale Middle School can offer:

• Hard-working and highly committed staff who share a common sense of purpose and high expectations of what students can achieve.
• A supportive school as your employer that are strongly committed to providing high quality CPD and career progression.
• The opportunity to work with ambitious and inspirational leaders.
• A staff wellbeing package, including Employee Assistance Package, Bike to Work Scheme, Kiddi Vouchers.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:

• has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and students.
• will make a difference in changing children’s life chances.
• has the skills and abilities to support children of all abilities and personal needs.
• can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.
• has the ability to form effective relationships with students and parents/carers. 

Please apply using the TES application process. Please note we do not accept CV's.

Closing Date: Monday 20th May 2024, 12 noon

Interview Date: Friday 24th May 2024

For further information or to arrange a visit to school, please contact Mr P Clifton on pclifton@birchensale.bmat.co.uk or 01527 68430.

NOTES:

Only applications submitted via the TES portal will be considered. CVs and open references are not acceptable. The successful candidate must meet the person specification in full in order to be offered the post. Trinity High School is an equal opportunities employer.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. Also as per The Department for Education Statutory guidance, in accordance with the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence.

Trinity High School is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. We expect all staff to share and promote this commitment.