Pastoral Support Assistant

The school is seeking to appoint a Pastoral Support Assistant (Lower School) to oversee our Key Stage 3 student services office.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who is passionate about supporting students in order to help them overcome their barriers to learning. Working in collaboration with teachers and Heads of Year, you will help maximise the achievement, progress, conduct and character development of students in Years 7, 8 and 9.

The role will be based within our Lower School pastoral team and will suit a dynamic and perceptive individual who is organised, has a flexible approach to changes during the working day, is a team player, and is keen to support our students and help them achieve their full potential.

Part of the role involves assisting the Designated Safeguarding Lead with child protection casework, so a willingness to become involved in this area of school life is essential. Daily tasks will include talking to parents, speaking to pupils, updating pupil records, making and receiving telephone calls, assisting with the smooth running of the Lower School and responding to requests for information.

This is a permanent position working 37 hours per week (8.00am - 4.00pm Monday - Thursday and 8.00am - 3.30pm on a Friday), term time only and offers an actual salary of £21,058 - £31,067 per annum (£25,183 - £26,037 full-time equivalent) based on experience.