Pastoral Support & SEN Teaching Assistant - Multi-Site Provision (Glou
hace 4 días
Gloucester
GL1 | GL2 | GL19 | Full‑Time | Term‑Time Only | Long‑Term & Permanent Opportunities We are recruiting Pastoral Support & SEN Teaching Assistants to join a specialist, multi‑site SEMH provision across Gloucester (GL1, GL2 and GL19). These are dedicated classroom‑based TA roles within well‑established provisions. You will be placed within one of three settings, supporting pupils across primary, secondary or a girls‑only school, depending on your experience and strengths. You will be joining a specialist, independent school supporting pupils with: • Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), • Autism (ASC), ADHD, OCD and PDA profiles, • Anxiety, emotional regulation needs and attachment difficulties, • Communication and sensory processing differences Across three sites in Gloucester, the school delivers small class sizes, high staff ratios and a therapeutic, child‑centred approach, focused on re‑engaging pupils who may have previously struggled in mainstream education. • GL19 (Secondary Provision) – supporting older pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs, • GL1 (Primary & Girls Secondary) – a nurturing setting with mixed age support, • GL2 (Girls‑Only Secondary Provision) – focused pastoral and therapeutic support environment, • Provide consistent 1:1 and small‑group support in a classroom setting, • Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement, • Build strong, trusting relationships with students who require stability and routine, • Assist with learning activities, structured interventions and life skills development, • Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams, • Help maintain a calm, structured and supportive environment, • Support pupils who may experience anxiety, distress or behavioural challenges, • Contribute to a therapeutic and holistic approach to education, • Experience working as a Teaching Assistant (TA) or Learning Support Assistant, • Background in SEN, SEMH, pastoral support or behaviour mentoring, • Experience in care, residential settings, youth work or support roles, • Confidence supporting students with complex needs and emotional challenges, • Strong recent graduates in Psychology, Education, Criminology or related fields with hands‑on experience supporting young people Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualifications are highly desirable. However, the school is willing to support and fund NVQ/TA qualifications for the right candidate, making this an excellent opportunity for experienced candidates looking to formalise their qualifications and progress. • Calm, consistent and emotionally intelligent approach, • Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, • Ability to manage behaviour positively and professionally, • Resilience and confidence in challenging situations, • Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people, • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply), • Competitive weekly pay via PAYE (no umbrella deductions), • Placement within a stable, long‑term school setting, • Opportunity to work in a specialist, well‑supported provision, • Funded training and NVQ/TA qualification support, • Access to CPD including SEN, behaviour and safeguarding, • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant, • Opportunities for permanent contracts across the sites, • All pay rates quoted inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay, • This advert is for a temporary position, with the option to make the role permanent later, • Highly supportive, specialist environment, • Small class sizes and strong staff collaboration, • A therapeutic, child‑centred approach, • Opportunities to work across different provisions and age groups, • Clear progression pathways within SEN and pastoral education, • Direct contribution to re‑engaging students and improving long‑term outcomes, • Must hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, • All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced DBS check. Full assistance provided., • Teaching Personnel undertakes safeguarding checks in accordance with DfE statutory guidance and will provide necessary training. #J-18808-Ljbffr