Pastoral Support Assistant, Unified Academy

Salary: Scale 4/5 (Greater London Pay Spines) £23,847-£26,920 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance, FTE (£27,849-£31,438 per annum)  

Location: Unified Academy, Chart Lane South, Dorking, RH5 4DB

Working Pattern (hours per week, weeks per year): Full time, 36 hours, Term Time Only

Unified Academy located in Dorking is a special school for up to 120 boys aged 9 to 16 who have social, emotional and mental health needs. Some students also have moderate learning and attachment difficulties.

The school delivers a highly personalised approach to education with small class sizes and lessons that are carefully planned to take into account the needs, interests and abilities of all students so that their learning is more purposeful and engaging.

The team at Unified Academy are driven to secure the best possible outcomes for their students by nurturing them to become well-rounded, confident adults with high aspirations for their future. To find out more about us visit www.unifiedacademy.org.

We are seeking a team member with drive and enthusiasm to work as a Pastoral Support Assistant as part of our Pastoral Team. You will provide behaviour support to students to facilitate learning, reduce barriers to learning, improve attainment and educational outcomes. You will promote self-confidence and resilience and support the emotional well-being of students. A key focus will be to support the education team to deliver learning pathways and encourage student engagement in learning. You will contribute to school wide knowledge and skills in behaviour management

It is essential that you have experience of working with or caring for Children. Working within a school and with children with disabilities is desirable, however not essential.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Unified Academy is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/.

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Sally Fahy via email SFahy@unifiedacademy.org. 

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact info@unifiedacademy.org.

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.

Please note that CV applications cannot be considered. 

Closing Date: Friday 18 October 2024

Interviews will take place on: w/c Monday 21 October 2024

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.