We are looking for a enthusiastic Pastoral Teaching Assistant to join our team within an Alternative Provision setting.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people who may have experienced difficulties within mainstream education, faced barriers to learning or require additional pastoral and emotional support.

The successful candidate will play a key role in helping students overcome challenges, develop positive relationships, improve their confidence and re-engage with education.
We are looking for someone who understands that every young person has potential and is committed to helping them achieve it.

The Role
As a Pastoral Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Build positive, trusting and supportive relationships with students.
• Provide pastoral support to young people experiencing social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Support students to manage their emotions, regulate their behaviour and make positive choices.
• Help maintain high expectations around behaviour, attendance, punctuality and engagement.
• Support students in accessing learning and overcoming barriers to education.
• Work with individuals and small groups to provide targeted pastoral and learning support.
• De-escalate challenging situations using positive behaviour management strategies.
• Act as a positive role model, promoting respect, resilience, responsibility and positive attitudes.
• Support students during transitions, unstructured times and throughout the school day.
• Work closely with teachers, families and external professionals to ensure students receive consistent support.
• Monitor and report on student wellbeing, behaviour and progress.
• Help create a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment where every student feels valued.

The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young people, ideally within an educational, pastoral or youth work setting.
• Is patient, approachable, resilient and emotionally intelligent.
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Can remain calm and professional when dealing with challenging behaviour.
• Understands the importance of boundaries, consistency and positive reinforcement.
• Can motivate and engage young people who may be reluctant to participate in education.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged young people.
• Can work effectively as part of a team but also use their own initiative.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Experience working within Alternative Provision, SEND, SEMH, youth work or similar settings would be highly desirable.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.