Pastoral And Behavioural Assistant

Organisation
King Offa Primary Academy

Location
Bexhill on Sea
Salary
£21,569.81 - £22,004.70 per annum
Closing date
09/12/2024
Contract type
Term Time - Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
Hours
37
Job Type
Support Staff - Education
Job reference
ACAD/TP/247317/43091

Hours of work: 37
Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only
(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Monday 09 December 2024

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
King Offa Primary Academy
Down Road
Bexhill-on-Sea
East Sussex
TN39 4HS

Phone: 01424 211548
Email: kingoffaoffice@auroraacademies.org
Website: Kingoffaprimaryacademy.org

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

We are looking for a Pastoral and Behavioural Assistant to join our Pastoral Team here at King Offa Primary Academy. The role of the Pastoral and Behavioural Assistant forms part of the Pastoral Team, which works to ensure that our most vulnerable pupils achieve their potential – through highly effective emotional literacy development, pastoral care, and behavioural support. The role contributes to the effective pastoral care of all pupils and promotes high expectations and standards of behaviour in school.

The Pastoral Team is led by the school’s Pastoral Manager, who reports directly to the SENCO, and comprises of staff focused on emotional literacy and supporting children to understand their executive functional skills. The team also liaises closely with the school’s Attendance Officer and other external agencies.

Key duties will include:
Supporting the learning of small groups of individuals, with a varying range of learning needs and abilities.
Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with pupils and colleagues, parents, and carers.
Be committed to the school’s ethos of building positive behaviour skills through emotional literacy and lead small group and individual sessions, under the direction of the Pastoral Manager and SENCO.
Promote the positive behaviour of all pupils in the classroom, during emotional literacy sessions, and on the playground, using strategies to manage behaviour effectively, including through 1:1 and small group support.
Promote the acceptance and inclusion of all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, with SEND or other behavioural issues, encouraging pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner.
Carry out and report on systematic observations of pupils to gather evidence of their knowledge, progress, understanding, and skills, upon which the teacher makes judgements about their stage of development.

We can offer you:
An excellent environment to work and learn in.
A committed and supportive staff team.
Access to Aurora Academies Trust’s bespoke plan for professional development.
Opportunities to work collaboratively with other schools in the Trust.
Aurora Advantage Scheme, which includes access to GP appointments, wellbeing support, high-street discounts, Cycle-to-Work scheme, and more.

The salary shown reflects an interim 2024/2025 pay award, pending completion of the negotiations between the National Employers and the Trade Unions. The difference between this and what is agreed as the final pay award will be paid as a lump sum back pay, when announced by the government and the Trade Unions.

We reserve the right to shortlist and interview on application, so early application is recommended.

We would love to hear from, so please follow this link to apply: https://auroraacademies.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-AAT-0142

Additional Information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).

gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.