Pastoral Assistant

Role Overview

With experience working with young people with BESD or ASD in a school or care setting you will understand our young people's developmental needs and what pastoral care entails. A good listener who can motivate and work in a team, you inspire young people to achieve. Flexibility and good organisational skills mean you'll be an asset to the Witherslack Group. With our high staff‑to‑child ratio and in‑house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market‑leading OFSTED ratings.

• Previous experience with ASC, ADHD or SEMH pupils and with working with families in challenging circumstances and expertise to support and resolve difficulties.
• Experience of multi‑agency work with an understanding of legislation, policies and guidance around safeguarding and child protection.
• Ideally NVQ 3 in Care or Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification.

The new Castle fell School is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art facility, catering primarily for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, but also providing for children with autism who have moderate learning needs. The school provides education for up to 50 children aged 8 to 16. This exciting opportunity serves Rudgeway and the wider communities, and you are at the heart of its development.

Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered.

• Training: full induction and on the job training.
• Holiday: full school holidays.
• Progression: many of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within the group.
• Flexible benefits: such as life insurance – you can adjust benefits.
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice, including employee assistance.
• Medical cover for optician or dentist appointments and high‑street discounts.
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities.
• Recommend a friend scheme offering a £1,000 bonus each time.
• Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5%.