Pastoral Support Assistant

We are seeking a team member with drive and enthusiasm to work as a Pastoral Support Assistant as part of our Pastoral Team. You will provide behaviour support to students to facilitate learning, reduce barriers to learning, improve attainment and educational outcomes. You will promote self-confidence and resilience and support the emotional well-being of students. A key focus will be to support the education team to deliver learning pathways and encourage student engagement in learning. You will contribute to school wide knowledge and skills in behaviour management, Responsibilities Guide and mentor students so that targeted, measurable and significant improvement is secured both in and outside of the classroom. Assist with the development and implementation of positive behaviour plans (PBSs), risk assessments and therapy programmes. Establish positive relationships with students and interact with them according to individual needs. Provide 1:1 support via reflective and restorative practice, where necessary. Liaise with teachers, staff and parents or carers about the needs and progress of students receiving support. Promote the safety, safeguarding and well-being of students, by following the latest requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education and the School's child protection policy. Experience of working with young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties and/or challenging behaviour. An understanding and knowledge (practical and theoretical) of behaviour management strategies. Effective and professional communication skills with the ability to engage young people. Qualifications GCSE grade C or Level 2 equivalent functional skills in English and Maths. About the School Unified Academy, located in Dorking, is a special school for boys aged 9 to 16, who have social, emotional, and mental health needs. Many of our students also face moderate learning and attachment difficulties. The school takes a highly personalised approach to education, with small class sizes and carefully tailored lessons that consider the individual needs, interests, and abilities of each student. This ensures that their learning is purposeful, engaging, and relevant. Benefits Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment. Pension Scheme – you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family. Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme). Employee Wellbeing – We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme. Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more). Other – Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme. Find out what makes OHCAT a truly rewarding place to work – visit our 'Work for Us' page to hear from our Chief Executive Officer, John Prior, and watch inspiring messages from students and parents about the difference our staff make every day. We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners. If you wish to discuss this opportunity before or after submitting an application form, please get in touch with the school directly. Visits to the school in advance of applications are encouraged. Your application will be scored according to the person specification. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the required criteria. #J-18808-Ljbffr