Pastoral Support Assistant

At Talbot Heath, we believe that nothing is beyond reach. We are an extraordinary school where girls are empowered to be curious, compassionate, and courageous, embodying our motto: Curious Minds, Generous Hearts, Adventurous Spirits. From the age of two, our girls begin a transformative journey that nurtures their integrity, compassion, and ambition—values rooted in our founder’s vision of Honour before Honours.

Our unique, girls-only environment allows young women to thrive, free from societal constraints, fostering an atmosphere where intellectual curiosity, emotional well-being, and personal growth are cultivated. With a reputation for innovative thinking and an interdisciplinary curriculum, Talbot Heath encourages girls to explore creativity and deep thinking in an exciting and different way of learning.

We are now seeking a compassionate and proactive Pastoral Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. Reporting to the Assistant Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead, the successful candidate will provide crucial emotional, social, and behavioural support to students, fostering a nurturing environment in our Wellbeing Hub. This role involves delivering both planned and urgent interventions to help students manage their emotions, build self-esteem, and overcome social barriers. You will collaborate closely with teachers, the SENDCO, and external agencies to promote positive mental health and ensure students can thrive academically and personally. If you are passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives, we invite you to apply.

The successful candidate will be:

·        Empathetic and approachable, with a genuine passion for supporting the emotional wellbeing of young people.

·        Experienced in working with children or young people, preferably in an educational or emotional support role, with knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

·        Strong communicator with excellent active listening skills, able to build trusting relationships with students, staff, and parents.

·        Calm and resilient, capable of handling stressful situations with sensitivity and maintaining confidentiality.

·        Organised and proactive, able to deliver structured emotional literacy interventions and collaborate effectively with colleagues to support students' holistic development.

About Talbot Heath:

●       A leading independent school in Dorset, offering girls aged 2–18 an outstanding education.

●       Beautiful woodland campus located close to Dorset’s stunning coastline.

●       Selective school with excellent academic results at both GCSE and A Level.

●       Renowned for its strong pastoral care system where the well-being and happiness of each student is paramount.

Position: Permanent, term time only Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 4.00 pm, 7.5 hours a day

Start Date: As soon as possible         Application Deadline: 10th November 2024

Further details can be found in the Job Description. The salary for this role is £19,422.33 (FTE £24,901).  

For further information contact Andrea Pittam, HR Manager at apittam@talbotheath.org 01202 761881

At Talbot Heath, every girl is encouraged to embrace her strengths, challenge herself, and become a confident and compassionate global citizen. Join us and help shape the future of our girls!

What We Offer:

●       Talbot Heath School is an independent girls' school for ages 2-18, situated in beautiful woodland grounds in Bournemouth. You will benefit from working in a peaceful environment, just a short distance from the town centre, with free on-site parking.

●       Subsidised lunch provided daily in our staff dining room, featuring a freshly cooked hot meal and a salad bar.

●       Discounted membership to the nearby West Hants Club, offering access to excellent sports and recreational facilities.

●       Complimentary use of our on-site swimming pool during the Sunday staff session.

●       Complimentary access to our on-site gym facilities.

●       Discount on school fees for your children, subject to the school’s admission process and fee remission policy.

●       Complimentary after-school childcare for staff with children in Kindergarten and above.

●       50% discount on Supercamps Holiday Clubs for Talbot Heath staff.

●       Occupational sick pay scheme.

●       Company stakeholder pension scheme.

Talbot Heath School is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK. This evidence most be produced at the interview stage of the process.

Talbot Heath School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and has an Equal Opportunity Policy. The successful applicant will require an Enhanced DBS check.

This position will involve regular contact with children and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exemptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Talbot Heath is a registered charity (number 283708) existing to provide high quality education for children.