Pastoral Support Assistant (Experience desirable) Fixed term – 12 months in the first instance Start date: September 2025 (an earlier start date may be considered) 27.33 hours per week term time only NJC Scale 2 Point 4 We wish to appoint a caring and enthusiastic team member to join our dedicated, committed and hardworking staff. We are looking for someone who: is committed to and responsible for safeguarding all children has experience and knowledge of meeting the social and emotional needs of children in a variety of ways. has experience of working with young children with complex needs including areas such as ASD and ADHD is happy to work with a child on a one-to-one basis is Safety Intervention trained or has a willingness to complete this training has experience of communicating with parents and external agencies. will work within our attendance team to monitor and track attendance across school including communication with parents and potential home visits. Visits: We will be running tours on Wednesday 5th March and Wednesday 12th March 2025 at 3:45pm (please call the office on 01952 387720 to book a place on this tour). Though tours are not essential, we do strongly encourage them. Closing Date: Monday 17th March 2025 Interview Date: Thursday 27th March 2025 Applications to be emailed to our School Business Manager: rebecca.westerntaw.org.uk or handed in via our school office. The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. This role will be engaging in regulated activity with children. Online checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates and all successful candidates are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Our child protection and safeguarding policy can be found on our school website or requested via our office. https://www.newdaleschool.org.uk/home/key-info/policies/ This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as stated in the person specification. We are committed to equality and diversity. Attached documents Application Form Application Notes Job Description & Person Specification