Pupil Support Assistant

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Job Role: Pastoral Support Worker

The primary purpose of this role is to actively support staff in managing students with challenging behaviour, while upholding high standards and adhering to school routines. Responsibilities include supervising the seclusion room, including break and lunch times.

The successful candidate will provide support to students on issues such as behaviour, engagement, and attendance. Effective communication with pupils, staff, and parents is crucial for ensuring comprehensive pastoral support for all students. This role requires a confident and patient individual with competent behaviour management skills who can work collaboratively as part of a team. Previous experience working with young people facing barriers to learning will be advantageous.

This is an exciting time to join our community as the pastoral team expands to meet our commitments as a truly inclusive school embracing all aspects of comprehensive education. The successful candidate should be patient, reliable, and sensitive to the needs of our pupils, demonstrating enthusiasm and commitment to supporting learning. A good sense of humour and the ability to work as part of a close-knit team are essential.

The department and the school offer a professional development program at all levels, including membership in the PiXL club and the Harrow Collegiate Alliance (HCA). The school provides excellent promotion prospects and a comprehensive induction program. Staff well-being is prioritized, with schemes supporting a healthy lifestyle.

Rate dependent on qualifications and experience.

All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted are inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This position is temporary, with potential for permanency in the future.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks in accordance with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This may include an online search as part of our due diligence.

We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training. Candidates must have or undertake a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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