Pastoral Manager

Keys Group; Dudley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent school in Dudley seeks a passionate teaching assistant to support students with SEND, ensuring their achievements and well-being. The role requires a level 3 teaching assistant qualification and at least two years’ experience in a SEND environment. Our ideal candidate will be professional, friendly, and committed to safeguarding duties, contributing to a positive learning atmosphere. This role offers several EPIC benefits, including an enhanced pension scheme and fully funded training.

Benefits

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Access to a blue light discount card

Fully funded training and qualifications

Enhanced pay scales based on experience

Employee benefits scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience working in a SEND environment.
• Ability to work closely with students supporting their needs.

Responsibilities

• Champion students, staff, and their achievements.
• Safeguard students in the school.
• Promote positive behaviour across the school.

Skills

Passionate champions of students with SEND

Professionalism and respect towards colleagues

Ability to monitor vulnerable students

Education

Level 3 teaching assistant qualification

Job description

Step into a thrilling new chapter with Keys Group!

Join our vibrant independent school in Dudley and take the lead in transforming lives through exceptional SEND provision.

The successful candidate will:

• Working with the school staff team and management, to be an enthusiastic champion of the students, staff, and their achievements, in order to promote the vision, sense of purpose, and pride throughout the school
• To be professional, friendly and respectful towards all colleagues and to address any concerns through proper channels
• To be professional, friendly, fair and firm with students, demonstrating values and core responsibilities
• Working with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to safeguard all students in the school
• Support pupils in a teaching assistant capacity in lessons.
• To be friendly, helpful and welcoming to parents, carers, and other visitors
• Ensure appropriate targeted intervention is applied to students from vulnerable groups, monitoring and evaluating success
• Actively promoting positive behaviour across the school
• Working closely monitoring students with Behaviour Support Plans, Pastoral Support Plans and EHCP’s
• To work with the Senior Leadership Team, SENDCo and other colleagues as appropriate to support students in the school

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Are Passionate champions of students with SEND
• Have minimum, level 3 teaching assistant qualification
• Have at least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment

EPIC benefits of working for Keys Group:

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant

Keys Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when their military experience is detailed in their CV. We provide veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training.

Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.