Salary:
£24,404 - £28,624 + Excellent benefits
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
10 January 2025
Job overview
At Witherslack Group, we believe in providing exceptional care and education for children with complex needs. Our team is dedicated to meeting the emotional needs of our young people with challenging emotional and behavioural needs, including those with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health issues.
As a Pastoral Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in helping our young people thrive. This involves working closely with families, developing tailored programs, and creating a positive learning environment. Your experience with children with BESD or ASD will be invaluable in understanding their developmental needs and providing the necessary pastoral care.
Pontville School, based in Ormskirk, is an independent specialist day school known for its high-quality education and outstanding OFSTED ratings. We offer a supportive environment where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of our young people.
What we do for you:
* Training: A full induction and on-the-job training.
* Holiday: Full school holidays.
* Progression: Career development opportunities within our group.
* Flexible benefits: Options to adjust benefits like life insurance.
* Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing tools and advice.
* Medical cover: Claim back costs for appointments.
* Beautiful working environments with excellent facilities.
* Recommend a friend scheme: £2,000 bonus for referrals.
* Contributory pension scheme: Matched up to 5%.
Bring your whole self to work:
We value diversity in our workforce, which helps us connect with our young people. You should have:
* Experience working with ASC, ADHD, or SEMH pupils and families in challenging circumstances.
* Experience in multi-agency work and knowledge of safeguarding legislation.
* Ideally, NVQ 3 in Care or Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification.
Interested in joining us?
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us). We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
For a full job description and person specification, please see the attached document.
For further information, please click here.
To view our ex-offenders policy, please click here.
To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here.
About Pontville School
* Pontville School
* Black Moss Lane, Ormskirk
* Lancashire
* L39 4TW
* United Kingdom
* Phone: +44 1695 578734
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