Behaviour and Pastoral Support Assistant

2 weeks ago

Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

Required to start January 2025.

About The Role
We are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity for a Behaviour and Pastoral Support Assistant to join our team at Furezham Primary. Working as part of the Pastoral Team, you will promote positive values, attitudes and good student behaviour whilst maintaining a strong presence around the site.

The focus will be to reduce levels of absence from lessons and poor behaviour amongst key groups (including disadvantaged, SEND and vulnerable students) and to work with identified students and their families to increase levels of engagement, ensuring that the school’s core values are embodied by students consistently.

To be responsible for the efficient and effective behaviour support provision, ensuring every child is supported to achieve their full potential. To assist with administrative support/typing for behaviour as required. Supervise students throughout the day, preparing and collating student information.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to make a difference in the lives of our students and to work within a dynamic and supportive staff team.

What you will need to succeed:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Job Description

Previous experience of working with young people in a school or similar setting To enforce standards around attendance to lessons, behaviour and culture so that each student can be their best self Knowledge, experience and understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection issues Well-developed interpersonal skills to be able to relate to a wide range of people including pupils, staff, parents and external professionals An understanding of the developmental, emotional, social and educational issues of children and young people


This is a fixed term role until 31 August 2025 working 20 hours per week (Monday to Friday 11am - 3pm), 39 weeks per year.

About Us
At Furzeham Primary and Nursery School we provide an inclusive secure, nurturing, high quality learning environment which inspires our children to develop life- long learning skills and enables them to achieve the best future outcomes.

Our expectations are high; offering excellent quality first teaching and an enriched broad curriculum which engages and excites children to drive their own learning with increasing independence.

“Inspired to learn, inspired for life”

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South East, South and South West.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. 

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

Think about their Thinking Be their Best self Shape their Success


In this way we transform life chances  

To learn more about our Trust 

What our Trust will offer you:

Competitive Pay Scales:  Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels. Performance Related Pay : We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.  Pension Scheme Membership:  Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Collaborative Support:  Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust. Training:  Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses. Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing:  Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.  Cycle2Work Scheme:  Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.  Staff Wellbeing Focus : Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers. TSTARS Staff Recognition : You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff. Fitness and Wellness:  Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, located at Paignton Academy and Brixham College. Refer a Friend : Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme. Store Discounts:  Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.  TSAT Benefits Portal : a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.  Blue Light Card:  School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more Convenient Parking : Park for free in our staff car park on-site.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email

What you need to do now:
To arrange an informal chat with the line manager or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Lisa O'Flaherty 

If you are interested in working at our friendly school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today

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