Pastoral Support Assistant
Location: Salford
Salary: £26,285 - £27,623
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 8th December 2024
About our client
Established in 2015 and based in the heart of MediaCityUK, the UTC is a 13-18 mainstream University Technical College, specialising in creative digital media. Their facilities are truly cutting edge and industry standard in every area of the curriculum. They thrive on creating a ‘competitive advantage’ for their 470 students through unrivalled experiences linked to the media industry.
About the Role:
Exciting Opportunity: Join Our Client'sTeam as a Student Pastoral Support!
Are you passionate about supporting students and ensuring their well-being? Our client is looking for a compassionate and proactive individual to support all aspects of student pastoral care. This is a fantastic term time opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of their students!
Key Responsibilities:
- Pastoral Support: Keep Pastoral Leaders updated on any issues or concerns affecting students, ensuring effective communication and swift action.
- Student Well-Being: Provide proactive and reactive support to students facing challenges, including bereavement, mental health concerns, family dynamics, and friendships.
- Attendance Excellence: Work alongside the Attendance Lead to promote a culture of excellence, providing high standards of service to all stakeholders.
- Administrative Support: Offer top-notch administrative assistance to the Attendance Lead, managing student absence follow-ups and sharing relevant information.
- Parent and Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a point of contact for parents, working closely with tutors, teachers, and external agencies to ensure students’ needs are met.
- Welfare and Recognition Support: Assist students across all year groups with welfare concerns, as well as managing awards, certificates, and student achievements.
If you're a dedicated, empathetic individual who thrives on supporting young people, they'd love to hear from you!
Apply Now and Be Part of a Team That Cares About Student Success!
Essential Criteria
Education:
- Educated to at least GCSE standard including Maths and English Grade C/5 or above
- NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification
Experience:
- Ability to work in a confidential manner
- Flexible and proactive in approach
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with students
- Experience of working with key agencies to resolve situations
- Professional completion of interview
- Ability to communicate to a diverse range of people at all levels, verbally and in writing
- Time management skills, organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Proven IT and keyboard skills
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team with interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of child protection / safeguarding procedures
- Awareness data protection issues relevant to the post
Key benefits of working for them:
Looking for a fulfilling career with great perks? Here's why working for our client is the right choice for you:
- Benefits Scheme in Partnership with Sodexo – Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you!
- Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit with their bike-friendly benefits.
- Employee Assistance Programme – Your well-being matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it.
- Flexible Working Opportunities – Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you.
- Free On-Site Parking – No more hunting for parking, your spot is covered.
- Good local transport links – Local train and bus links.
- Generous Annual Leave – Start with a great holiday allowance, and it gets even better after 5 years!
- Pension Schemes – Secure your future with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Refer a Friend Scheme – Know someone who would love it? Earn rewards by bringing them on board!
