Behaviour and Pastoral Support Assistant
Ref: SCH- NALP-0030 17 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 40.000 Pay Grade: Support Staff | SCP6The Role
Permanent, 37 hours per week, 40 working weeks (Term time plus 10 days - 48 paid weeks including holiday)
NJC Band 4, point 6, £23,182 per annum
We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and passionate Behaviour and Pastoral assistant to join our team at Longfield Academy. We are looking for a creative, adaptable and reflective practitioner who uses the latest research to support all pupil groups. You will be an integral part of the pastoral team, who will support students in the Academy to make positive choices, engage with their education and remove any barriers to learning.
You will be led by the Head of Behaviour and Welfare and be expected to fulfil various pastoral duties, including: being a proactive duty manager, engaging with student’s families and external agencies, supporting the choices manager, making telephone calls to parents/carers, supporting children to engage with their learning and break down any barriers.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills who can think logically and support children and their families. You will be expected to liaise with students, the pastoral team, teachers and parents effectively and be able to explain the rationale of our behaviour expectations to all stakeholders.
In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children. For further information or to discuss the post please contact Mrs Angela Sweeten, Head Teacher on 01325 380815 or by e-mail to asweeten@longfield.nalp.org.uk
Closing date: Midday, 29th May 2025 Interviews: TBC
Northern Arch Learning Partnership and its partner schools are passionate about safeguarding the welfare of pupils and maximising their life chances. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| Maths and English GCSE (4-9 /C-A* grade) | 4-9 / C-A* |
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| Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to undertake) | Pass |
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| Evidence of recent professional development | N/A |
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Skills
| Experience/Knowledge | |
|---|---|
| Experience of successfully working with students in secondary education setting |
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| Knowledge of all DFE policy documents (KCSIE, Attendance, Working together, exclusion and suspensions etc |
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| Knowledge of excel and other appropriate dataBases. |
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| Experience of running youth organisations/clubs and/or activities |
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| Evidence of making a positive impact on students and their families |
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| Recent experience of working with challenging young people |
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| Special Requirements | |
| Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children |
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| Commitment to safeguarding pupils and suitability to work with young people |
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| Ability to attend occasional events outside the school day |
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| The ability to communicate at ease and provide advice in accurate spoken English |
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| Relevant Skills | |
| An ability to work as a team, accept support and challenge inefficiency |
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| An ability to challenge and motivate others to create a forward- thinking organisation committed to academy improvement through emotional intelligence and positivity. |
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| An ability to work as a team, accept support and challenge inefficiency |
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| Communicate well with all stakeholders including parents / carers/outside agencies |
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| Able to prioritise, plan and organise |
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| Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure |
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| Excellent ICT skills |
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| High expectations of behaviour and attitudes to learning and able to communicate those effectively to students |
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| Excellent oral and written communication skills who can have difficult conversations with parents, staff and pupils |
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Stamina, resilience and a good sense of humour |
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| High standards of integrity, honesty and punctuality |
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| Ability to ‘lead by example’ and be a good role model for staff & students |
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| To be able to ‘hold the line’ of behaviour expectations with compassion and articulate the Academy vision and ethos. |
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| A commitment to equality and diversity |
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Related Documents
Safeguarding Information
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give Northern Arch Learning Partnership consent to check their status if they are registered with the DBS Update Service. The Trust complies with the Code of Practice issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may arise during this search at interview.
The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Longfield Academy
Longfield Road
Darlington
Durham
DL3 0HT
Angela Sweeten
asweeten@longfield.nalp.o... https://longfield.nalp.org.uk/