Pastoral Support Assistant - Sutton - Permanent Opportunity
South West London
£23,706 – £25,457 per annum, depending on experience
Full-time - Term Time Only - Monday to Friday 8.15am to 3.45pm
I am looking for a Pastoral Support Assistant for a school in Sutton – Could it be you?
Set within a scenic residential area, the school is well-informed on neurodiversity, emotional, sensory, and physical needs, relationships, and attachment. The provisions demonstrate inclusive, strengths-based practice, and the resilient development of every child is at the core of its ethos.
About the Pastoral Support Assistant position
The Pastoral Support Assistant will work with all pupils but have a particular complex caseload to coordinate and conduct multi-disciplinary assessments, undertake family work as required, work individually with some students, liaise with external agencies and heads of department. You will provide the link between pupils' families and the school. This will include addressing concerns and monitoring pupil attendance, overall results, and punctuality, as well as ensuring a strong communication channel with all partnership agencies and parents/carers. The role will see you supporting the Headteacher and the Senior Teacher with managerial tasks such as assigning duties to Teaching Assistants, and you will complete individual Education and Behavioural Plans for each pupil, identifying what matters require more focus.
There are many responsibilities connected to this position, such as developing Integration Plans for pupils coming to school for the first time, identifying possible issues of concern regarding pupils' pastoral and academic progress, organising inter-agency meetings, and expanding ongoing liaison with external works such as Youth Offending Teams, Police, and other curriculum support areas.
About the Ideal Pastoral Support Assistant
Education & Qualifications
- Good standard of general education, including GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Training or qualifications related to SEND, child development, behaviour support, or
learning support
- Willingness to undertake ongoing professional development, including safeguarding
training up to DDSL level
Knowledge & Experience
- Experience of working with young people, ideally within an educational, pastoral or SEND context.
- Experience supporting students with SEND needs or behavioural difficulties.
- Experience building positive relationships with children, families, and external agencies.
- Experience in maintaining accurate records and handling confidential information.
- Awareness of safeguarding procedures, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE),
and child protection responsibilities.
- Good standard of general education, including GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
- Training or qualifications related to SEND, child development, behaviour support, or
learning support.
- Willingness to undertake ongoing professional development, including safeguarding training up to DDSL level.
- Ability to establish positive relationships with students, including those with complex needs.
- Effective communication with students, staff, parents/carers and external professionals.
- Ability to remain calm, consistent and solution-focused when managing challenging situations and behaviour.
- Strong organisational skills, including accurate record-keeping and time management.
- Ability to work proactively and independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Ability to adapt support based on individual student needs.
- Confident in using ICT to support learning and maintain records.
- Willingness to assist with out-of-class supervision, school events, and educational visits.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a suitable candidate, and we are more than happy to give you more information upon successful application with us!
If you want to hear more about our Pastoral Support Lead role, please get in touch! You can apply by responding to this advert, uploading your CV to our website and reaching out to Jamie Martinez.
Unfortunately, if you are not contacted within 5 working days, you have been unsuccessful in this role. However, we will keep your CV, and you are welcome to contact us to discuss your SEND career development.
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