Pastoral Support

New Forest Care Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Southampton is seeking a Pastoral Support worker to assist in creating a supportive environment for students. The successful candidate will need at least 1 year of experience in child-facing roles and be responsible for managing behaviour and attendance. Competitive salary and ongoing training are provided, along with support for professional qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive induction training

Regular in-house training

Funded professional qualifications

Recommend-a-friend

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Workplace Pension Scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience in a child-facing role.
• Ability to manage behaviour and attendance effectively.
• Experience with individual behaviour plans is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor behaviour referrals and incidents.
• Liaise with teachers to support student achievement.
• Supervision of students during breaks and assemblies.

Skills

Experience as a TA/Tutor

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Pastoral Support

Full-time, term time only

At New Forest Care, we are looking to recruit a Pastoral Support worker to join one of our 4 wonderful schools based in Totton, Dibden, Fawley and Romsey. The role will support the Pastoral Support Lead in creating the right ‘climate’ for all students to maximise their achievements. Applicants must have at least 1 years’ experience as a TA/Tutor or a similar child facing role.

New Forest School is an Ofsted outstanding, small independent school with an excellent reputation for working with vulnerable students. In addition to the bespoke educational service offered by our school, our Outdoor Learning Centre provides an alternative route to engaging children in their education for those who have not been able to do so in the standard school learning environment.

The successful candidate will support all students to achieve their potential by following formulated action plans to help with behaviour and attendance.

THE COMPANY IS UNABLE TO SPONSOR EMPLOYMENT OF INTERNATIONAL WORKERS IN THIS ROLE. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF YOUR RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.

Responsibilities

• Complete and where required monitor behaviour referrals and incidents.
• Provide input where required to the Pastoral Support Lead and other staff in the formulation of or review of action plans.
• Use Tracker to record issues and identify potential issues.
• Collate evidence for success or further intervention as required.
• Liaise with classroom teachers to intervene where students need support to achieve their potential.
• Work with the Pastoral Support Lead monitor attendance and punctuality plans.
• Manage Parent/Carer/Home liaison where needed.
• Support the creation and implementation of Individual Behaviour Plans.
• Supervision of students at lunchtime, break, moving around the school site and in assemblies.
• Work with other staff to share good practice/offer support to one another on a regular basis.
• Promote a culture and practices that enables all students to access the curriculum.

In return we can offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive induction training.
• Regular in-house training for all staff to support their role.
• Funded professional qualifications.
• Recommend-a-friend
• Discretionary Manager & Peer rewards – Amazon vouchers/monetary reward.
• Company Sick Pay Scheme.
• Workplace Pension Scheme.
• Rewards Gateway benefit scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Enhanced DBS covered.

New Forest Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.