POST TITLE: PASTORAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Working Time: 35 hours per week 8.00 am- 3.30pm (term time - to include INSET DAYS)

NOTES

· Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.
· Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.
· Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.
· The school will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.
· This job description is current at the date shown but following consultation with you, may be changed by Leadership to reflect or anticipate changes in the job which are commensurate with the salary and job title.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Literacy, numeracy and ICT skills sufficient to perform the job tasks.
· English to GCSE level grade C or above (or equivalent)

EXPERIENCE

· Proven successful experience of working with children and young people
· Experience of working within a school environment

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

· An understanding of the needs of children and young people
· Proven ability to identify and prioritise according to need
· Qualified First Aider or willingness to train

MAIN PURPOSE

To work with the Deputy Head Teacher, SENCo, Designated Safeguarding Leads and teachers as part of a professional team, supporting the emotional wellbeing and learning of pupils who need particular help in overcoming barriers to learning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Attendance Officer to monitor attendance (first day response calls and input on to Arbor) and implement policies and procedures to improve attendance.
• Act as a point of contact for pupils requiring support.
• Support students struggling with transition and friendship issues.
• To support children during non-contact times, supporting them with play, friendships/ social interactions and try to resolve any issues.
• To attend any meetings or training as and when required
• To support at information evenings and school events
• Keep up to date with possible sources of support for children and young people via networking and CPD.
• Liaise with the Deputy Headteacher regarding possible MH referrals
• To maintain confidential pupil case records
• To supervise uncollected children at the end of the day, and make relevant calls to parents
• To maintain and display up to date pastoral information board
• To administer first aid to students
• To accompany members of the safeguarding team on home visits as required