Pastoral Support Assistant

ISC group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Cambridge is searching for a Pastoral Support Assistant to join the pastoral team, overseeing a space for pupils needing emotional support. The role involves providing one-to-one assistance, creating a calm environment, and effectively communicating with the staff. The school values equality and inclusion, offering a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development. Candidates will need to complete appropriate safeguarding checks. Apply as soon as possible before the closing date on 27th January.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to provide one-to-one support for pupils.
• Skills in assessing pupils' needs and creating a safe environment.
• Effective communication with the pastoral team and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a dedicated room for pupils needing a safe space.
• Provide pastoral administration assistance when not in use.
• Liaise with attendance officers, tutors, and teachers.

Job description

The Perse School is looking to appoint a Pastoral Support Assistant. This is an interesting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our pastoral team and help promote the welfare of our students. The role is for 32.5 hours a week term time only; however we would be open to considering a job share arrangement.

The main purpose of this role is to oversee a dedicated room that serves as a safe space for pupils who are unable to remain in their usual lessons or social areas due to their emotional state, or who would benefit from a short break from the normal school routine to reset and continue their day.

Responsibilities include providing one-to-one support for pupils who arrive throughout the day, assessing their needs, creating a calm and safe environment, and communicating effectively with the wider pastoral team. The role also involves liaising with the attendance officer, tutors and classroom teachers. When the room is not in use by pupils, the successful candidate will assist with pastoral administration tasks.

The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.

Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.

We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme at the same time as offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.

Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/

Closing date: Tuesday 27th January at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment

The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.