Pastoral Support Assistant

Can you provide support to our students and their families, helping them to make the correct choices and to show positive behaviour for learning?

 Slough and Eton school are looking for a pastoral support assistant to support the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Heads of Year in tracking the progress of students and supporting their academic, behavioural, emotional and social needs. You will be a member of the behaviour support team. Pastoral support assistants provide a complementary service to teachers and other staff addressing the needs of students who require assistance in overcoming barriers to learning in order to fulfil their full potential.

The pastoral support assistant will work with a range of students, dealing with issues as they arise but also being proactive in supporting students to make the correct choices and helping them to behave well.  You will need to be a good communicator and show resilience at work. You will have an understanding of emotional and behavioural difficulties. You will also want to help our students be successful in school.

We are relentlessly focused on ensuring great teaching, learning and experiences are at the core of what we do in line with our mantra: Work Hard, Be Nice, No Excuses. We value experienced teachers joining our staff team as much as we do those new to the profession and encourage teachers at all stages of their career to apply. We also welcome applications from colleagues who may wish to explore flexible working arrangements. 

Slough and Eton is a great school in Chalvey, Slough and is easily accessible via the M4/A4 and only a 20 minute walk from the Elizabeth Line at Slough train station.

 If you are interested in finding out more then watch our video here and read the welcome letter from our Headteacher. We encourage you to visit our school too. To arrange a visit please email vacancies@slougheton.com or phone us on 01753 520824 and ask to speak to our HR Manager.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory references, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

When applying please ensure that you address why you are applying for this particular role and why our school. Generic supporting statements are rarely shortlisted. You can apply online via TES or you can apply via our application form that can be found on our school website. Completed applications can be sent to Kirstin Sutherland, HR Manager at vacancies@slougheton.com. CVs alone will not be accepted as a valid application.

 Closing date: Monday 13th January 2025 (9am)         

We reserve the right to interview and offer to any promising candidates prior to this date if applications are received early. We are unable to offer sponsorship. No agencies please.