Recruiting for WAVE Academy - Permanent Vacancy 

Location: Dartington

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 River Dart Academy. 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:

The Pastoral Support Worker will work under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team and will complement the work of the Pastoral Support Manager. This role will use a ‘whole family’ approach, focusing on the strengths and difficulties within the family. This role will enable parents’ recognition that their children’s cognitive development and learning is important, as is the instilling of values, aspirations and support for the development of wider interpersonal and social skills. This role will promote the importance of consistent school attendance and engagement with education

Provide tailored support to learners with SEN, both in the classroom and during practical lessons.

• 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).