Pastoral Assistant
About the company
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND school in Chippenham, supporting secondary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, autism / ASD and challenging behaviour. The school provides a nurturing and supportive environment, promoting emotional well-being, positive relationships and independence.
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
Your tasks
The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Pastoral / Care Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis with an immediate start. The successful Pastoral / Care Assistant will support pupils across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4, providing pastoral and emotional support, managing challenging behaviour and working alongside teaching staff to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
Requirements
Are you passionate about supporting young people with SEND and SEMH needs?
Do you have experience managing challenging behaviour in a school or care setting?
Are you patient, resilient and committed to helping young people achieve their potential?
The successful Pastoral / Care Assistant will have
- A relevant qualification in Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning (desirable)
- Experience supporting young people with SEND, SEMH, autism / ASD or challenging behaviour
- Experience working in a school, residential care or specialist support setting
- Knowledge of safeguarding and positive behaviour management strategies
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
- A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to supporting young people
What we offer
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
- A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support your onboarding
- CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression
- Market leading rates of pay
- TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
How to apply
If you are an enthusiastic Pastoral / Care Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity within a specialist SEND school, click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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*Job Title: Pastoral / Care Assistant Location: Chippenham Start Date: Immediate Start Salary:** £14.25 - £16.50 per hour
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.