About this Role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly effective Pastoral Support Assistant to join our Sixth Formteam. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting students aged 16-18 to achieve theirfull academic potential while promoting high standards of attendance, engagement and personalresponsibility.Working closely with the Sixth Form leadership team, tutors and teaching staff, the role will focus on supportingstudents' wellbeing, attendance and engagement with their studies. The successful candidate will supportstudents to develop strong independent study habits, organisation and resilience to enable them to succeedin their Sixth Form studies.The role would suit someone who is passionate about supporting young people as they transition intoadulthood 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 receivethe support they need to succeed during their Sixth Form studies and prepare for their next steps, includinguniversity, apprenticeships or employment.The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a positive and supportiveapproach with young people and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Experience of working in aneducational setting would be beneficial.
How to apply for the role:Application is by completed application form via my new term, just click on the link on our website or click onthe QR code above.Closing Date - Tuesday 16th June 2026 at 9.00am
Posts working with either children and/orvulnerable adults will be subject to thedisclosure of criminal records, thesuccessful applicant will be required toundertake an enhanced DBS check.Sandy Secondary School have decidedto carry out online searches forshortlisted candidates as part of duediligence in our recruitment process, (asper KCSIE, paragraph 220).The searches are conducted by amember of our staff and recorded in linewith our recruitment and appointmentprotocols and procedures.The process will be consistent,transparent, and fair and reflected withinthe Safer recruitment policy.
At Sandy Secondary School,safeguarding is our top priority. Weencourage all applicants to review ourSafeguarding and Child ProtectionPolicy, which outlines our commitment tothe safety and wellbeing of students.
