PASTORAL ASSISTANT/TEACHING ASSISTANT 3

Location

Stepping Stones School, Bowerham Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4HT (31 on roll)

Tel: 01524 67164
School website: www.steppingstones.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Thank you for your interest in the role of Pastoral Assistant at our school. Stepping Stones School is a Pupil Referral Unit that supports pupils who have been excluded, or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, skilled and enthusiastic Pastoral Assistant to support both our pupils and staff team.

We are a values-based school where children and adults are to be respectful, kind, trustworthy and tolerant. We are a small school and we have a friendly supportive environment. We pride ourselves on meeting children’s needs and ensuring they are successful. We have high expectations of everyone and prospective candidates should be resilient, hardworking and committed to working in a challenging but rewarding school.

Our school has a warm friendly atmosphere and pupils are taught in small class sizes. The appointment will suit someone who is a team player and has high expectations of behaviour and achievement from all children. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, practical, and compassionate individual to join our team.

All prospective applicants should carefully read the school information, job descriptions and person specifications. Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Stepping Stones School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Electronic applications to be sent to:   bursar@steppingstones.lancs.sch.uk

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

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

Essential Qualifications

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification

Desirable Qualifications

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification

Essential Experience

Be able to develop positive relationships with staff and pupils. 

Be committed, dedicated and resilient.

Understand the reasons why children can display challenging behaviour and be able to de-escalate and support children proactively.

Support children in a non-judgemental, non-confrontational manner.

Be able to provide occasional whole class supervision in the absence of teaching colleagues. 

Desirable Experience

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion please contact Mrs Dionne Davies , School Business Manager - 01524 67164. Visits to school would be welcome.

Proposed Interview Date:

30/04/2025 

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.

 

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.