Description
We are currently recruiting a proactive and resilient Pastoral Support Assistant to join a vibrant and diverse secondary school in Aston, Birmingham. This is a short-term agency placement designed to provide dedicated support to students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
You will work closely with the Head of Year, SENCO, and school leadership team to provide targeted academic, emotional, and behavioral support. This role is ideal for an experienced pastoral worker, youth mentor, or cover supervisor who thrives in a fast-paced secondary environment and can step in to make an immediate impact.
Key Responsibilities
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Student Mentoring: Provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring to overcome barriers to learning, boost attendance, and manage student wellbeing.
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Behavior Management: De-escalate challenging behavior, uphold school standards, and promote positive conduct around the school site.
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Family & Safeguarding Liaison: Work alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and communicate regularly with parents/carers regarding student progress and attendance.
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Pastoral Administration: Keep clear, accurate records of interventions and behavioral incidents in line with school policies.
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Classroom Support: Assist with targeted re-engagement for students returning to learning from isolation or absence.
Requirements
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Experience: Previous experience in a secondary school pastoral role, youth work, behavioral support unit, or residential care environment.
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Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly with teenagers from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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Resilience & Calm: Confident under pressure with a calm, assertive approach to behavior management.
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Safeguarding: Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures in secondary education.
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Vetting: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service and clear references.
To be shortlisted for this post please send your CV to Richard Harris at CERT Solutions or call our office number on 0121 728 6677. Further contact details can be found on our website.
What CERT Solutions can offer you:
- A dedicated consultant
- A trustworthy supply agency
- Great rates of pay (PAYE)
- Transparency and honesty
- Your ideal role as a supply teacher or teaching assistant
- A full time role
- Long term work
- Permanent roles if preferred
Our values as a supply-teaching agency are very important to us and we expect all of our staff to follow our lead in being:
- Communicative
- Efficient
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
CERT Solutions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be required to complete and pass Safeguarding and Prevent training level 2
