Pastoral Support Assistant (Rye College)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 37
Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only
(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Monday 06 January 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Rye College
The Grove
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7NQ

Phone:   01797 222545
Email:     office@ryecollege.co.uk
Website: https://www.ryecollege.co.uk/Work-With-Us/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.  

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.  Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.  

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.  

About the role

Rye College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Pastoral Support Assistant to join our highly-motivated team. We are driven by a pursuit of high academic standards regardless of background and a desire for all pupils to experience an exceptional education. We want every child to grow and flourish in our care.

Our ideal candidate will:

 

• Have experience, or interest, in working as a Pastoral Support Assistant
• Be inclusive in their practice with high expectations of and for all
• Have the ability to demonstrate active listening skills
• Consistently and effectively implement agreed attendance and behaviour management strategies
• Have good communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team, and
• Be a dedicated practitioner with commitment to pupil progress and continual improvement

 

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do 
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the pupils’ life chances
• A school in which the pupils are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful
• The support of professionals from within an exciting and outward facing educational trust

Rye College is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Additional information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).

For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.