Pastoral Assistant

About the Role Working under the guidance of the Pastoral Manager, you will provide high-quality pastoral support to students with a wide range of social, emotional and wellbeing needs. You will support students in accessing learning, engaging positively with school life and developing the confidence, resilience and skills needed to succeed.

Core Purpose To be an invaluable member of the PLUS team, consistently delivering the highest standards of pastoral care and support to students, while contributing positively to their wellbeing, personal development and educational progress. Key Responsibilities Provide support for targeted students, including those with SEND and additional pastoral needs. Build positive relationships with students and act as a positive role model. Support students to access lessons and engage with learning. Deliver and evaluate one-to-one and small-group pastoral interventions. Maintain accurate, detailed and secure student records. Support students accessing the Enigma Room and assist reintegration into mainstream learning. Provide examination access arrangement support. Assist with Year 6 and Post-16 transition processes. Undertake break and lunchtime supervision duties. Support extracurricular and enrichment activities as required. Interventions May Include Social Thinking Emotional Literacy Emotional Regulation Self-esteem and Anxiety Support Personal Safety, CSE and RSE Zones of Regulation Family Support Needs ERSA (Emotionally Related School Avoidance) What We Are Looking For Experience working with young people in a school or similar setting. GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational and ICT skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Patient, flexible, adaptable and resilient approach. Commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion. Why Join Turing House School? You will join a supportive and ambitious school community that places student wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people while developing your own professional skills and experience. Safeguarding Statement Turing House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance and all relevant pre-employment checks.