Pastoral Manager

Keys Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in Taunton seeks a passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join a supportive multi-disciplinary team. In this role, you will champion students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, ensuring their achievements are recognized and safeguarded. The position requires a level 3 teaching assistant qualification and a minimum of two years' experience in a SEND environment. Benefits include a NEST enhanced pension scheme and fully funded training opportunities.

Benefits

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Access to blue light discount card

Fully funded training and qualifications

Enhanced pay scales based on experience

Wellbeing app and range of discounts

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in a SEND environment.
• Champion students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
• Ability to work respectfully with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Promote school vision and pride among students and staff.
• Safeguard students in collaboration with the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Provide targeted interventions for vulnerable students.

Skills

Passionate about working with students with SEND

Professional communication

Fairness and firmness with students

Education

Level 3 teaching assistant qualification

Job description

Step into a thrilling new chapter with Keys Group!

Join our vibrant independent school in Taunton and take the lead in transforming lives.

At Somerset Progressive School:

Keys Group is a leading provider of therapeutic care and education for children and young people. We are currently looking for a passionate, creative, and pro‑active Speech and Language Therapist to work within Somerset Progressive School. This is a flexible position working closely with our school community.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a continually developing organisation as part of a friendly, professional, and supportive multi‑disciplinary team. Please note this role will involve working at two different sites, therefore a driving licence and access to a vehicle will be essential.

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.