Pastoral Support Assistant

We are pleased to invite applications for a Pastoral Support Assistant to join our dynamic pastoral team at Trinity C of E School, Belvedere. As a Pastoral Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in providing pastoral care and guidance, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and empowered to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

We are seeking individuals with excellent communication and organisational skills, coupled with a flexible approach to meet the diverse needs of our students. Your confidence and discretion will be essential. You will deal with a wide range of student issues, which may be challenging at times, and you will work closely with parents, carers and external agencies on a daily basis.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information about the role.

About Us

Trinity C of E School is an inclusive and caring environment, in which pupils and staff work collaboratively to provide the highest standards of education. Staff ‘have high expectations of all pupils’ and ‘pupils know that teachers are passionate about their subjects’. We provide a broad and challenging curriculum for all of our learners, complimented by a wider curriculum that serves to support their personal development, opening their eyes to a panoramic view of the world in which they live.

Trinity C of E School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.

Our Offer

We provide excellent training and an induction support programme for new staff, as well as the highest quality professional development through the extensive use of professional networks across the Trust. This is a school with a harmonious working environment and supportive colleagues, which has a very strong, shared Christian ethos. The wellbeing of all members of the school community remains a central focus at Trinity, with leaders, including Governors and trustees, having a ‘routine focus on staff well-being’.

Additionally, we offer:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Competitive rates of pay
• 24 days holiday, increasing to 28 days upon 5 years' service plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff)
• Concessionary day of leave at Christmas (pro-rated for part-time staff)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Effective CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships
• Collaborative working with other schools
• Excellent ICT facilities
• A range of family friendly policies
• Opportunities for flexible working

For further information about Trinity C of E School, please visit https://www.trinity.bexley.sch.uk. For further information about Trinitas Academy Trust, please visit https://www.trinitasacademytrust.org

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Trinity C of E School is part of the Trinitas Academy Trust. For information about Trinitas Academy Trust, please visit https://www.trinitasacademytrust.org

How to apply

If you’d like to be part of the team at this happy and successful school, we’d be really pleased to hear from you.

To apply for this vacancy please visit https://www.trinity.bexley.sch.uk/vacancies

The closing date for applications is 24/05/2024.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.

Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview.

Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

Trinity C of E School is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery and expects employees to comply with our values of promoting equality and diversity, treating colleagues and service users with dignity and respect at all times. This commitment must be evidenced in practice. Any behaviour that falls below these standards is unacceptable to the School and potentially constitutes misconduct.