PASTORAL SUPPORT OFFSITE - TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

Location

The Rose School, Greenock Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 4DT (66 on roll)

Tel: 01282 683050
School website: www.theroseschoolburnley.co.uk/activate/

Summary

Do you want to work in a unique SEN school where your support will make a real difference to pupils’ lives

and ambitions for their future?

The Pastoral Team provides essential support to all our pupils, being responsible for dealing with issues such as behaviour, safety, well-being, mental health, attendance, friendship disagreements and home issues. The role is very challenging, requiring resilience, flexibility, creativity, and an instinctive approach in meeting students’ needs

Working predominantly off-site, on a 1to 1/small group basis with our most vulnerable pupils. This will mean the successful candidate can focus on building a purposeful learning environment that meets the individual educational needs of pupils, helping them to achieve their true potential. Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant will also be required to deliver multiple subjects which will be discussed at interviews.

Good communication skills are crucial in liaising with students, staff, parents/guardians, and professionals.

The successful candidate must demonstrate effective use of behaviour management strategies and be able to work using their own initiative while following policies and procedures. The successful candidate must be confident in team teach and be strong at de-escalation strategies.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Essential Qualifications

NVQ level 2 or above qualification– appropriate to the post (or equivalent)

Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy

Essential Experience

Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age

Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment

Experience of Administrative work

Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour

Experience of supporting pupils with SEND

Experience working in a Pastoral role

Desirable Experience

Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people

·Commitment to equality and diversity

·Commitment to health and safety

For an informal discussion please contact:

Informal discussion with Mr D Perry Head of School

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

For partnership or multi-agency opportunities LCC conditions of service may not apply. Please check before completing your application form.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.