Pupil Support Assistant for Internal Suspension
| Posting date: | 29 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,777.00 to £31,364.00 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | 29777 - 31364 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 May 2024 |
| Location: | Manchester , M13 0LF |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | APR20249216 |
Summary
Dear Applicant
Thank you for your interest in the position of Pupil Support Assistant for Internal Suspension at Dean Trust Ardwick, 345 Stockport Road, Ardwick, Manchester, M13 0LF.
Salary – Band 5 Point 19-22, £29,777- £31,364 per annum pro rata. Actual Salary £29,144 per annum
41.25 hours per week, 7.45am-4.45pm, Monday to Friday
Term time only, including 5 INSET days
Local Government Pension Scheme – Greater Manchester Pension Fund
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
On site free parking
Cycle to work scheme
Please find below a job description and person specification.
If you would like to learn more about The Dean Trust, please visit Home - The Dean Trust.
Method of Application
The preferred method of application is electronically via our career’s website careers.thedeantrust.co.uk All applications must be made using the Dean Trust’s application form. Applications will be shortlisted for interview and the HR Department will contact those applicants who are selected.
Closing Date
Applications received after the closing time of 9am Monday 13th May 2024 will not be considered.
The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
If you have any questions please contact us on 0161 972 2988 or email dtarecruitment@deantrustardwick.co.uk Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.
Human Resources Department
Job Description
The information contained below is to help staff understand and appreciate the work content of their post and the role they are to play in the operation. However, it should be noted that whilst every effort has been made to outline all the duties and responsibilities of the post, a document such as this does not permit every item to be specified in detail. Broad headings may therefore have been used, in which case all the usual associated duties are included in this job description.
Job title
Pupil Support Assistant for Internal Suspension Manager
Reporting to
Head of Internal Alternative Provision
Main purpose of job
To ensure that the schools Internal Suspension Provision is delivered effectively and acts as both a deterrent and an opportunity for pupils to be rehabilitated back into the school community.
Key responsibilities:
Deliver Internal Suspension Provision, which is the school’s highest sanction before external suspension
Promote positive and respectful relationships within Internal Suspension, and a safe and orderly environment
Insist on the highest standards of behaviour and attitudes to learning within Internal Suspension
Hold pupils to account for their behaviour, attitude and learning within Internal Suspension
Responsible for the physical appearance and use of the Internal Suspension area so that it is neat, tidy, purposeful and supportive of whole school systems and approaches
Ensure that, as far as possible, pupils in Internal Suspension continue to complete work that aligns with the mainstream curriculum offer so that pupils are not disadvantaged by being removed from normal lessons
Liaise with faculties to ensure that pupils have easy access to work that aligns with subject curriculums
Develop and maintain systems for monitoring and tracking pupils’ attitudes, behaviour and learning whilst in Internal Suspension
Communicate effectively with the parents and carers of all pupils placed in Internal Suspension, so they are aware of their child’s behaviour, attitude and learning whilst in Internal Suspension and what the next steps are
Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems for monitoring and tracking patterns in the use of Internal Suspension as a sanction
Manage the effective and appropriate use of ICT to support pupils’ learning
Work with members of the Inclusion Faculty and the Internal Alternative Provision team to ensure that reasonable adjustments are made, where appropriate, to meet pupils’ individual needs whilst in Internal Suspension
Implement, facilitate and deliver a range of restorative and reflective practices to support pupils’ reintegration following a period in Internal Suspension
Communicate any key information that might support different pupil’s needs being met to the following teams: Inclusion, Welfare, Academic, Pastoral
To complete any further tasks that are typically undertaken by Pupil Support Assistants at the request of the Lead Pupil Support Manager.
All employees have the responsibility to:
Ensure any documentation produced is to a high standard and is in line with the brand style
Be aware and comply with all policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person
Participate in training and other learning activities as required
Participate in the school/academy Performance Management process
Provide appropriate guidance and supervision and assist in the training and development of staff as appropriate
To promote the area of responsibility within the school/academy and beyond
To represent the school/academy at events as appropriate
To support and promote the school/academy ethos
To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required that are covered by the general scope of the post
To undertake any other reasonable duties at the request of the Chief Executive Officer and Headteacher
All post holders must comply with The Dean Trust professional standards for leaders and managers. The job description will be reviewed as necessary as part of the Performance Management process and is subject to modification and amendment at any time after consultation with the post holder
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
GCSE Mathematics & English Language A*-C, or equivalent
To undertake further training and development as required
Desirable
Educated to A level or similar relevant professional qualification
Experience
Essential
Experience of supporting young people in an educational pastoral role
Dealing with challenging situations and resolving them successfully
Making a valuable contribution to a project or initiative
Desirable
Working in a secondary school
Involvement in safeguarding
Providing interventions to support pupil progress
Working with parents and external professionals
Knowledge
Essential
Have an understanding of the needs of young people of secondary school age
Good IT skills
Be able to communicate effectively with all members of the school community
Desirable
Behaviour management and mentoring strategies
Knowledge of Management Information Systems such as Bromcom
Familiar with the local area and cultures
Experience of working with external agencies related to supporting young people
Skills and abilities
Essential
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with all members of the school community
Ability to work in calm and measured manner
Be able to work effectively in a team and also independently
Ability to analyse and interpret information and present findings in a clear and concise manner
Work with an enthusiastic and positive attitude
Show flexibility and skills to cope with a wide range of tasks
Excellent organisation and planning skills
Ability to be persistent, consistent and firm but fair
Thank you for your interest in the position of Pupil Support Assistant for Internal Suspension at Dean Trust Ardwick, 345 Stockport Road, Ardwick, Manchester, M13 0LF.
Salary – Band 5 Point 19-22, £29,777- £31,364 per annum pro rata. Actual Salary £29,144 per annum
41.25 hours per week, 7.45am-4.45pm, Monday to Friday
Term time only, including 5 INSET days
Local Government Pension Scheme – Greater Manchester Pension Fund
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
On site free parking
Cycle to work scheme
Please find below a job description and person specification.
If you would like to learn more about The Dean Trust, please visit Home - The Dean Trust.
Method of Application
The preferred method of application is electronically via our career’s website careers.thedeantrust.co.uk All applications must be made using the Dean Trust’s application form. Applications will be shortlisted for interview and the HR Department will contact those applicants who are selected.
Closing Date
Applications received after the closing time of 9am Monday 13th May 2024 will not be considered.
The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
If you have any questions please contact us on 0161 972 2988 or email dtarecruitment@deantrustardwick.co.uk Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.
Human Resources Department
Job Description
The information contained below is to help staff understand and appreciate the work content of their post and the role they are to play in the operation. However, it should be noted that whilst every effort has been made to outline all the duties and responsibilities of the post, a document such as this does not permit every item to be specified in detail. Broad headings may therefore have been used, in which case all the usual associated duties are included in this job description.
Job title
Pupil Support Assistant for Internal Suspension Manager
Reporting to
Head of Internal Alternative Provision
Main purpose of job
To ensure that the schools Internal Suspension Provision is delivered effectively and acts as both a deterrent and an opportunity for pupils to be rehabilitated back into the school community.
Key responsibilities:
Deliver Internal Suspension Provision, which is the school’s highest sanction before external suspension
Promote positive and respectful relationships within Internal Suspension, and a safe and orderly environment
Insist on the highest standards of behaviour and attitudes to learning within Internal Suspension
Hold pupils to account for their behaviour, attitude and learning within Internal Suspension
Responsible for the physical appearance and use of the Internal Suspension area so that it is neat, tidy, purposeful and supportive of whole school systems and approaches
Ensure that, as far as possible, pupils in Internal Suspension continue to complete work that aligns with the mainstream curriculum offer so that pupils are not disadvantaged by being removed from normal lessons
Liaise with faculties to ensure that pupils have easy access to work that aligns with subject curriculums
Develop and maintain systems for monitoring and tracking pupils’ attitudes, behaviour and learning whilst in Internal Suspension
Communicate effectively with the parents and carers of all pupils placed in Internal Suspension, so they are aware of their child’s behaviour, attitude and learning whilst in Internal Suspension and what the next steps are
Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems for monitoring and tracking patterns in the use of Internal Suspension as a sanction
Manage the effective and appropriate use of ICT to support pupils’ learning
Work with members of the Inclusion Faculty and the Internal Alternative Provision team to ensure that reasonable adjustments are made, where appropriate, to meet pupils’ individual needs whilst in Internal Suspension
Implement, facilitate and deliver a range of restorative and reflective practices to support pupils’ reintegration following a period in Internal Suspension
Communicate any key information that might support different pupil’s needs being met to the following teams: Inclusion, Welfare, Academic, Pastoral
To complete any further tasks that are typically undertaken by Pupil Support Assistants at the request of the Lead Pupil Support Manager.
All employees have the responsibility to:
Ensure any documentation produced is to a high standard and is in line with the brand style
Be aware and comply with all policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person
Participate in training and other learning activities as required
Participate in the school/academy Performance Management process
Provide appropriate guidance and supervision and assist in the training and development of staff as appropriate
To promote the area of responsibility within the school/academy and beyond
To represent the school/academy at events as appropriate
To support and promote the school/academy ethos
To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required that are covered by the general scope of the post
To undertake any other reasonable duties at the request of the Chief Executive Officer and Headteacher
All post holders must comply with The Dean Trust professional standards for leaders and managers. The job description will be reviewed as necessary as part of the Performance Management process and is subject to modification and amendment at any time after consultation with the post holder
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
GCSE Mathematics & English Language A*-C, or equivalent
To undertake further training and development as required
Desirable
Educated to A level or similar relevant professional qualification
Experience
Essential
Experience of supporting young people in an educational pastoral role
Dealing with challenging situations and resolving them successfully
Making a valuable contribution to a project or initiative
Desirable
Working in a secondary school
Involvement in safeguarding
Providing interventions to support pupil progress
Working with parents and external professionals
Knowledge
Essential
Have an understanding of the needs of young people of secondary school age
Good IT skills
Be able to communicate effectively with all members of the school community
Desirable
Behaviour management and mentoring strategies
Knowledge of Management Information Systems such as Bromcom
Familiar with the local area and cultures
Experience of working with external agencies related to supporting young people
Skills and abilities
Essential
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with all members of the school community
Ability to work in calm and measured manner
Be able to work effectively in a team and also independently
Ability to analyse and interpret information and present findings in a clear and concise manner
Work with an enthusiastic and positive attitude
Show flexibility and skills to cope with a wide range of tasks
Excellent organisation and planning skills
Ability to be persistent, consistent and firm but fair