Pastoral Assistant

The successful candidate will support the Pastoral Manager in the provision of an effective and proactive pastoral service within the school and to support the administrative processes, enabling compliant and timely interventions.

To develop and implement personalised action plans for groups and individual pupils based on a comprehensive assessment of their strengths, needs and strategies for overcoming barriers to learning e.g. behaviour, motivation, aspirations and academic achievement.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

To deliver 1-2-1 mentoring/support sessions with identified pupils or groups of pupils on a range of subjects that may be hindering individual learning.

Support and assist pupils in managing their own behaviour in and out of the classroom, in line with the school behaviour policy and Trust principles of unconditional positive regard.

Utilise skills to calm and diffuse difficult situations and support a restorative approach to behaviour management.

To monitor the progress of individuals at regular intervals and set new targets when appropriate.

To assist pupils in making the transition between key stages where appropriate.

To contribute to the development of group and individual programmes of support for pupils.

To maintain accurate records on named pupils which measure the impact of your intervention.

To provide written reports on your work as requested.

To support attendance principles by tracking pupil attendance and working with pupils/families to remove barriers to attendance.

To support the Pastoral Manager in effectively managing all aspects of the child in need process, arranging meetings with families and agencies, chairing TAC meetings, PSP meetings and producing accurate papers after.

To be first aid trained and to ensure any accident is managed and responded to in line with policy, to include accurate administration and reporting.

To provide support for vulnerable children within the school to ensure safety and break down barriers to learning.

To provide support to enhance individual pupils raise aspirations and achieve full potential.

To promote, develop and maintain effective and supportive mentoring relationships with pupils.

To present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities for all.

Other

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.

All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies' Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during the course of their work.

What the school offers its staff

The Canon Peter Hall Church of England School is part of the Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust (LAAT). LAAT is a multi-academy trust formed by the Diocese of Lincoln. We are a growing and thriving family of schools who are dedicated to providing an excellent education for pupils across Lincolnshire. We place a strong emphasis on continued development. The relationship with the Trust brings great strength to all schools and enhances CPD opportunities for all staff.

Our children benefit from enrichment experiences that prepare them for "the world of work" enabling them to know they can achieve anything on their life journey.

Children enjoy opportunities to work as scientists, geographers, historians and artists, approaching each subject through the "lens" of the profession.

We are proud to work with a dedicated team of local businesses, who also recognise the value of our stakeholders, work closely with the children to teach them about the challenges, skills and rewards associated with business and the world of work.