Pastoral Assistant- Therapeutic
The Warwickshire Academy, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 9RA7 days remaining to apply
Closing date
13 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,835.00 Annually (Actual)
Pastoral Assistant- Therapeutic job summary
Therapeutic Pastoral Assistant
Job Description & Person Specification
£22,273 Actual salary
(£26,835) FTE
0.88 FTE (Term time plus 2 weeks)
Job Description
To support class teachers by assisting in classroom management and by providing support with behaviour management.
To support good pastoral and behaviour management practice in the classroom with whole group and 1:1 work.
Assist with the administration of medication, storage and reporting procedures across the school.
Assist with the delivery of animal therapy intervention sessions.
To work in partnership with the Therapeutic Lead to deliver therapeutic interventions e.g. Lego Therapy, Talking Therapy, Horse Therapy etc
Assist children in dealing with behavioural and/or emotional difficulties or particular vulnerabilities.
Ensure that all children and young people are treated with dignity and respect, in an environment which reflects the importance of and their right to be treated as valuable worthwhile individuals
Support the fulfilment of day pastoral care systems and practice across the school.
Undertake activities with either individuals or small groups of children in order to facilitate their emotional and educational development.
Take every step necessary to ensure that our children and young people are protected from neglect, abuse, and exploitation, assisting in ensuring safeguarding is a key and active part of the ethos at TWA.
To assist with developing student information to support staff in planning for individual pupil's needs including risk assessments, pupil profiles etc.
To support students in promoting self-care and self-regulation to support their mental health and wellbeing.
Support teaching staff and the Director of Behaviour with monitoring student progress towards curriculum targets, attendance, and behaviour.
To assist with celebrating success and exploring barriers with the students for them to gain confidence and be self-reflective to build resilience and develop as healthy young people.
To liaise effectively with parents, carers and the occupational therapist.
Provide a high standard of support for personal, physical care for children, particularly in the areas of safety, health and hygiene.
To be a designated First Aider
To accompany students to external activities or on educational visits as required.
Supervise pupils in playgrounds, lunchrooms etc and assist with general pastoral care
Accompany teachers and pupils on trips and out of school activities as required within contract hours, taking responsibility for pupils under the supervision of the teacher
Essential Person Specification.
Animal therapy qualification
English and maths GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C)
Experience working with young people who have Social, Emotional or Mental Health difficulties and/or behaviours that challenge.
A broader understanding of SEN
Ability to work in partnership with Teachers and SLT
Knowledge of and/or experience in using strategies to support vulnerable young people.
An awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns and an understanding of how and when to take appropriate action.
Belief that every student should have access to an excellent education regardless of background.
Professional outlook able to multitask and meet deadlines
A team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative
Helpful, positive, patient, and caring nature
Calm and professional under pressure
Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion
Flexible attitude towards work and demonstrates sound judgement
Excellent verbal communication skills
Active listening skills
The ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Effective communication and organisational skills.
Good numeracy and literacy skills
Competent with computers and other technology
Desirable Person Specification.
Experience in building positive relationships with children and their families
Experience working with young people across the primary and secondary age range in schools
Safeguarding experience
Further education qualifications
Interest in a range of school subjects
Experience of Positive Behaviour Management/ Physical Interventions
This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder.
Special ConditionsDisclosure and Barring Service check will be required for this position.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role
The Warwickshire Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children and people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Safeguarding is about preventing and stopping both the risks and experience of abuse or
neglect, while at the same time making sure we promote people's wellbeing.
It is fundamental to high quality health and social care services. You must always be vigilant in your role and if you are concerned about a child or vulnerable adult report your concerns immediately following the processes set out in The Warwickshire Academy child and adult protection procedures.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About The Warwickshire Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 9 to 19
- School size
- 51 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Warwickshire Academy website
School location
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