Child Support Assistant

2 weeks ago

United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
Job Title: Pastoral Support Assistant
Monday - Friday (08:15 - 15:45 except Monday 16:30)
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only 
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Pastoral Support Assistant to join our close-knit team at The Wenlock School located in Dudley, West Midlands.
To assist the Pastoral Support Team in developing the school as a high quality specialist provision for pupils who have a range of social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism. This will be through providing the highest standards of pastoral care for all pupils, of all abilities, in a safe and orderly learning environment which provide high standards of behaviour. It is essential that you will be able to support the teaching team in addressing the needs of all pupils but especially those pupils who need particular help with behaviour management to overcome barriers to learning. Safeguarding the welfare of the young people in our care will be your primary responsibility. All the duties outlined are carried out under the direction and supervision of the Headteacher.
 
# Provide support, encouragement and pastoral care to pupils at the school;
# Work with a range of stakeholders, parent/carers, support staff, onsite therapy team, outreach agencies and other schools to ensure the continuity, development and progress of individual pupils;
# To share the school’s responsibility to support and promote the learning, personal development and well-being of all students.

Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and young people;
* Work in accordance with professional practice, statutory and legal requirements and the policies of The Wenlock School;
* Establish and maintain a positive learning environment in which the pupils’ behaviour is well managed and within which social, emotional and learning needs can be met within a supportive framework;
* Support the Headteacher in assisting staff to ensure they understand and are actively implementing the key aspects of the school’s behaviour and inclusion strategies;
* To promote the social and emotional development of pupils through positive approaches that will encourage appropriate relationships and the development of self-esteem;
* Take responsibility for specific areas of work which will be reviewed annually then negotiated and agreed within the performance management cycle and school improvement process;
* Contribute to the life and community of the school in all of its aspects;
* We are a co-educational day school catering for pupils aged 7-18 with a range of complex needs including a range of social, emotional and mental health needs and also pupils who have been diagnosed with autism or demonstrate behaviours associated with autism.
You will contribute to making The Wenlock School an Outstanding provision and a leading light for our young people and their families. The uniqueness of every pupil is recognised and valued at The Wenlock School and our curriculum embraces the community, from which it exists, recognising and celebrating the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our growing cohort. Through our curriculum, we develop the essential knowledge, skills and understanding, which are the building blocks for later life.
Our curriculum encompasses not only the formal requirements of the National Curriculum, but goes beyond the experiences of the classroom to ensure that our pupils are exposed to the richest and most varied opportunities that we can provide. Our aim is to enrich every pupil's school experience by creating an environment where they are encouraged to succeed and be the best they can be. We provide a therapeutic, supportive and inclusive learning environment and are committed to raising achievement and enabling pupils to recognise their potential.
We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
Why join Acorn Education? 
Life Assurance
~ Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
~“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
~ A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
~100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
~ Cycle to Work Schemes
~ Electric Car Purchase Scheme
~ Critical illness cover
~ Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

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