Pastoral Support Assistant

Part of the Nebula Federation

Tel: 01603 419203

Email: office@whitewomanlane.norfolk.sch.uk

Executive Headteacher: Mrs. A. Best-White

• Salary – Scale D, £12.84 - £13.05 per hour
• Permanent
• Part time
• 20 hours per week
• Required for February 2025

An opportunity has arisen for a Pastoral Support Assistant to join our already strong Pastoral team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, patient, caring and positive Pastoral Support Assistant to join our already strong Pastoral team.  

Our federation consists of six junior/primary schools and we are looking to recruit someone who is keen to develop and maintain effective and supportive relationships with our pupils, providing a calm, positive, clear and consistent approach to working with them.

As a Pastoral Support Assistant in our schools, you will provide a complementary service throughout the schools that enhances our existing provision in order to support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups to develop their self-esteem, self-confidence and ‘can do’ attitude.  

The successful applicant will be required to work collaboratively with the Pastoral Manager and school staff to support a range of pupils within KS1 and KS2 across our schools.

Our schools are very inclusive and put a real focus on providing an excellent provision for children. We are seeking to appoint someone who has a commitment to inclusive practices and would like the opportunity to work with children and provide them with appropriate support as required. 

We are looking to appoint a flexible and committed person who:

• can provide high quality care and support for children, dealing with pastoral needs across the schools enabling our children to flourish, 
• can build positive relationships with children
• is able to work collaboratively with external agencies, including signposting and making onwards referrals. 
• is able to use their own initiative
• can work collaboratively by liaising with other members of our school communities
• has good written and verbal communication skills
• has a professional manner
• has attention to detail and able to manage a varied workload, whilst retaining the highest possible standards
• is warm, understanding, motivated, reflective and patient with a positive outlook
• enjoys working as part of a team
• is able to travel between school sites

We can offer: 

• a fantastic opportunity to work in our collaborative, successful and forward-looking federation
• a strong vision of success and achievement supported by an excellent continuing professional development programme for all staff.
• a cohesive and experienced staff team
• schools with a caring and inclusive ethos
• a professional, welcoming and supportive staff with high expectations
• an excellent working environment 
• delightful, keen, creative children who contribute much to their school and the wider community

This post is also suitable for someone wanting appropriate experience to enter teaching at a later date.

How to apply

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.

If you are interested in applying for this post please complete an application form and return to - office@whitewomanlane.norfolk.sch.uk

Details regarding interviews will be confirmed with short listed candidates. Early application is advised as applicants may be contacted at any stage during the recruitment process and the advert may then be closed.

Closing date:     18 December 2024 

Interview date:    TBA

The Nebula Federation is committed to Equal Opportunities regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought, also proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two suitable references. Our Safer Recruitment Policy states we will call for all references in advance of interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.