Sixth Form Pastoral Support Assistant

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly effective Pastoral Support Assistant to join our Sixth Form team. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting students aged 16-18 to achieve their full academic potential while promoting high standards of attendance, engagement and personal responsibility. Working closely with the Sixth Form leadership team, tutors and teaching staff, the role will focus on supporting students' wellbeing, attendance and engagement with their studies. The successful candidate will support students to develop strong independent study habits, organisation and resilience to enable them to succeed in their Sixth Form studies. The role would suit someone who is passionate about supporting young people as they transition into adulthood and develop the skills needed for higher education, training or employment. The postholder will also liaise with parents and external agencies where appropriate to ensure students receive the support they
need to succeed during their Sixth Form studies and prepare for their next steps, including university, apprenticeships or employment. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a positive and supportive approach with young people and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Experience of working in an educational setting would be beneficial.

At Sandy Secondary School, safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.