About the Role
Ormiston Park Academy is recruiting for a Pastoral Support Assistant to join the Pastoral Team supporting students in attendance, safety, wellbeing, behaviour and progress.
You will work with a specific year group in these areas to uphold high standards and expectations. The successful candidate will be able to communicate verbally and in writing with students, parents, external agencies and the Local Authority. On a daily basis, you will motivate and encourage pupils, whilst also supporting students to develop knowledge dependent on their needs.
Responsibilities
- Support students in attendance, safety, wellbeing, behaviour and progress
- Work with a specific year group to maintain high standards and expectations
- Communicate with students, parents, external agencies and the Local Authority
- Motivate and encourage pupils and support their learning and development
- Champion the importance of education in shaping the future of young people
Qualifications and Requirements
There are no specific academic qualifications listed. Candidates must be able to meet the responsibilities above and have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Automatic pay progression
- Generous pension and life cover
- Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform
- Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to health and well‑being programmes, including counselling service
Employment Conditions
Ormiston Park Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Application
All the academy policies can be found on the school website.
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