Job Description

Graduate Teaching Assistant Opportunity in North London
Location: Haringey
Contract Type: Full-Time, Starting ASAP
Salary: £90 - £100 per day, depending on experience

Are you passionate about supporting student success and well-being? Do you thrive in a pastoral role where you can make a positive impact on young lives? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Assistant to join our team at a mainstream secondary school in Haringey. As a Pastoral Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in promoting student well-being and ensuring a positive and inclusive school environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the pastoral team, to provide support to students.
  • Assist in the implementation of a coordinated behaviour management system, linking interventions with appropriate pastoral support and resolution opportunities.
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Exclusion and Reflection Room.
  • Support the daily behaviour referral system and mentor students referred to the Exclusion and Reflection Room.
  • Facilitate pastoral actions to promote behaviour change and maintain open communication with parents/guardians.
  • Provide behaviour change interventions for specific student cohorts, fostering positive change and resilience.
  • Support the establishment and maintenance of daily expectations and standards, with a focus on a particular year group initially.

Requirements:

  • Strong literacy and numeracy skills
  • Experience in a similar position utilising strong behaviour management and intervention skills
  • Ability to understand and foster student's learning
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively and effectively
  • High level of commitment and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Discretion, good judgement, and initiative

Join our dedicated team and make a difference in the lives of young people! To apply, please submit your application, including a cover letter and CV, to Stuart Edge at Tradewind Recruitment on 0207 845 5450 opt 2 / stuart.edge@twrecruitment.com today!