What skills and experience we're looking for
Rye College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Pastoral Support Assistant to join our highly-motivated team. We are driven by a pursuit of high academic standards regardless of background and a desire for all pupils to experience an exceptional education. We want every child to grow and flourish in our care.
Our ideal candidate will:
• Have experience, or interest, in working as a Pastoral Support Assistant
• Be inclusive in their practice with high expectations of and for all
• Have the ability to demonstrate active listening skills
• Consistently and effectively implement agreed attendance and behaviour management strategies
• Have good communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team, and
• Be a dedicated practitioner with commitment to pupil progress and continual improvement
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the pupils’ life chances
• A school in which the pupils are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful
• The support of professionals from within an exciting and outward facing educational trust
Rye College is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Commitment to safeguarding
Rye College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our 'Child Protection Policy' which can be viewed in the 'Policies' section of our website.