Pastoral Support Worker

Recruiting for WAVE Academy - Permanent Vacancy

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Do you have a passion for supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and a full UK driving licence? Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact?

We are seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to join our growing team at CHES Acasdemy. In this role, you will play a vital part in helping young people with SEN gain the skills and confidence in and out of the classroom.

About the Role:

• To act as a children s educational advocate and to facilitate the educational partnership between home, school, APA and other agencies by support, liaison and negotiation. Give paramount consideration to the welfare of the child ensuring a highly focussed approach, placing the needs of the child above all others and advocating for them when necessary.
• Contribute to the APAs attendance strategy.
• To carry a caseload for the APA they are assigned to.
• To liaise and collaborate in joint work with all stakeholders in relation to aspects of young peoples general welfare and educational developments.
• Initiate CAF/Early Support, act as Lead Professional and attend and contribute to multiagency meetings when appropriate.
• To work with young people taking into account their views seeking to strengthen the coping and resiliencies of young people and adults through protective support. Support and understand young people s social, psychological and educational development, supporting their belonging to family, school and community. Mobilise support for these young people.
• To maintain appropriate records in accordance with APA policy.
• To challenge current processes and offer ways to improve through continuous development.
• To participate in Wave MAT Performance Management systems.
• To maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties for the APA

You will be:

• Patient, enthusiastic and passionate about supporting young people with SEN.
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to build rapport and trust with learners quickly.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to think on your feet and problem-solve.
• A full UK driving licence holder with a clean driving record.
• Motor insurance, including business use.

We offer:

• A competitive salary.
• Weekly pay.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

If you are a passionate and dedicated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume to (url removed). Please include "PSW Application - Your Name " in the subject line. Alternatively, you can ring to discuss further on (phone number removed).