Location: Mainstream Primary School, Knowsley
Start Date: Immediate until July 2025
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30am – 3:30pm)

Chalk Education is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant to join the team at a welcoming and vibrant mainstream primary school in Knowsley. This role is vital in supporting the emotional well-being and personal development of students, ensuring that they have the support they need to succeed both academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pastoral care and support to students across the school, helping to resolve issues and challenges they may face.
• Assist students with their social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Foster positive relationships with children, staff, and parents, contributing to a nurturing and inclusive school environment.
• Support children in managing their emotions and behaviour in both classroom and playground settings.
• Work closely with the school's SENCo, teachers, and leadership team to support individual student needs.
• Organise and deliver group activities to encourage social development and peer interaction.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children in a school or similar setting (preferred but not essential).
• A caring, empathetic, and patient approach to supporting students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one).
• Flexibility and adaptability in a busy school environment.

Benefits

• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
• Continual professional development through online training
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience
• Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
• Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers

For more info please contact Wendy on 0151 559 0399 or wendy@chalkeducation.com