
Level 3 Learning Assistant Pastoral and Welfare
-
School:
Dormanstown Primary Academy -
Location:
Redcar & Cleveland -
Salary:
SCP 12 to SCP 15 FTE £26,421 to £27,803 (Pro rata £21,594 to £22,723) -
Hours:
35 hours per week Term Time Only plus 5 days -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
29th Jan 2024
Level 3 Learning Assistant Pastoral and Welfare
Status: Permanent
Required: February 2024
Salary: From SCP 12 to SCP 15 FTE £26,421 to £27,803 (Pro rata £21,594 to £22,723)
Hours: 35 hours per week, Term time only (TTO) + 1 week
Reporting to: Head of Academy
About the Trust
The Trust was established in 2015 and provides education and enrichment activities to more than 1100
children across five Academies, located in Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland local authority areas.
Academies within the Trust are:
• Brambles Primary Academy (2 to 11 years),
• Discovery Special Academy (2 to 16 years),
• Dormanstown Primary Academy (3 to 11 years),
• Pennyman Primary Academy (3 to 11 years), and
• Wilton Primary Academy (3 to 11 years).
About the Post
Dormanstown Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a pro-active and enthusiastic Level 3 Pastoral and
Welfare Learning Assistant. The post holder will be based at Dormanstown Primary and work across both
Wilton and Dormanstown Primaries safeguarding, pastoral and welfare teams which operates across both
academies. The role involves supporting pupils to overcome any personal barriers, so that they can
successfully access their education. You will be integral in ensuring that pastoral and welfare work with our
children and families, together with links with parents, wider professionals and stakeholders supports the
vision to ensure all our children have the essential knowledge, learning dispositions and key values to
embrace the opportunities and challenges they encounter.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to supporting children so that they have the best
chances to engage in their learning every day. The ability to develop positive relationships with pupils,
excellent communication and organisational skills, together with the drive and initiative to make a difference
to the lives of our children are essential for this role.
In return, we can offer you the opportunity to join the safeguarding, pastoral and welfare staff team at our
successful academies within a well-established Trust. Both the Trust and the academies have a strong
inclusive ethos and an inherent drive for quality. The best interests of the children are central to our decision
making. Our children are proud academy citizens, care for each other and enjoy their learning and
achievements in school. Please see the websites for further information about our academies
This is an exciting role offering a varied and challenging key position in a busy and rewarding working
environment with access to continuous professional development, as part of a highly functioning team. This
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role has been developed to enhance the excellence of provision already offered in safeguarding, pastoral
and inclusion within Dormanstown and Wilton Primaries and within Tees Valley Education.
Visits to the academy are encouraged, if you wish to visit please contact the academy office on 01642 483696
or email TVEDormanstown@tved.org.uk to arrange a convenient time for a visit prior to the closing date. If
you wish to speak to a member of staff about the position, please contact the academy on the above details
and ask to speak to Mrs Sharon Sherwood, Safeguarding, Pastoral and Welfare Lead.
Closing date: Monday 8th January 2024 12:00 noon.
What the Trust will provide the successful candidate with:
• A workplace where all staff are valued and treated with respect as outlined within the Trust’s Diamond
Standards
• A passionate, enthusiastic and supportive Leadership Team
• A listening and learning organisation where all staff are encouraged to be curious and share ideas for
the Trust/academies/team to improve
• Hard working, committed and dedicated staff who strive to gain the best outcomes for all children
across the Trust’s academies
• Dedicated approach to children’s learning to encourage them all to be the best they can be
• Career enhancement opportunities within areas of interest as well as supporting ongoing professional
development and training specific to job role
• Dedicated line manager to discuss work streams and capacity
• Free access to the Trust’s Wellbeing offer, which includes counselling, access to GP, Mindfulness and so
much more.
• Free parking
• Enrolment into the local government pension scheme
• All support contracts are employed on National Joint Council (NJC) for local government services (also
known as Green book)
• Benefits of the Trust’s Staff Charter which can be found at TVED Staff Charter.
Safeguarding requirements for the role:
Tees Valley Education Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and, therefore, all convictions, cautions
and bind-overs, including those regarded as “spent” must be declared. The Trust’s Recruitment of ExOffender policy can be requested or visit the Trust’s website.
Applications are invited from prospective candidates who demonstrate that they are able to meet the
essential criteria set out in the person specification and who have the vision, values and tenacity to join an
outstanding team and help continue the journey towards excellence.
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LEVEL 3 LEARNING ASSISTANT
PASTORAL and WELFARE
JOB DESCRIPTION
To work within the pastoral and welfare team to support access to learning for pupils, providing specialist support
to breakdown any barriers. You will be pivotal in the provision of support for pupils throughout the academy day,
supporting with wellbeing, behaviour and self-regulation, social and emotional needs and wider pastoral support. You will
provide offer support to pupils to enable access to learning, this may include mentoring in class focussed on learning
behaviours and readiness for learning together with interventions to support behaviour, social and emotional aspects.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
• Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support all pupils access to education
• Promote the inclusion of all pupils, supporting staff with strategies and approaches to break down any
barriers
• Support pupils in their own personal development to be successful through promoting excellent attitudes
towards learning and behaviour
• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities
• Employ strategies to promote self-regulation and independence for pupils
• Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
• Develop a mentoring relationship with pupils needing particular support in overcoming barriers to learning
• Deliver interventions to support pupils in their social and emotional development, and to address welfare
and therapeutic needs
• Keep a high profile around the academy and be visible and active during non-structured time, supporting
pupils at break and lunch times ensuring safe appropriate play and positive social interactions
• Support classroom staff to ensure children are wearing the correct uniform and work with parents as required
to ensure uniform expectations are in place
• Support the operation of pupil leadership opportunities e.g. Academy Council, Junior Leadership Team, Play
Leaders, Sports Leaders etc.
• Promote pupil involvement in enrichment and extended school activities
• Support organisation and provide supervision for pupils attending sporting events, after school clubs and
holiday activities
• Support pupil participation in external opportunities e.g. Power of Women, Career opportunities, Community
events etc.
• Provide supervision and support for pupils who may be subject to internal sanctions
• Support transition arrangements for pupils and families joining or leaving the academy
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SUPPORT FOR THE TEAM
• Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to activities/interventions, provide objective and accurate feedback
and reports as required within the team, link with team lead to evaluate effectiveness and plan next steps
• Be responsible for keeping and updating records, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested
• Assist with the development and implementation of individual plans e.g. behaviour, healthcare and learning
• Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed within the team within your role/responsibility
and participate in pastoral and welfare feedback sessions/meetings
• Be aware of the vulnerable groups of pupils e.g. PP, CIOC, SEND, poor attenders etc. understanding best
practice in developing excellence in provision to meet their needs
• Work with the academy counsellor and other agencies to ensure children’s pastoral, emotional, physical and
medical needs are met
• Work with external agencies e.g. CAMHS, Counselling and Therapeutic Services, Ed Psych etc., in the best
interests of the child
• Keep abreast of developments in best practice for the pastoral care and mental health and wellbeing support
for young people
SUPPORT FOR THE ACADEMY
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security,
confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and
develop
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the academy
• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the
teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils
• Attend and participate in regular meetings
• Participate in training and other learning activities as required
• Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
• Contribute to the development of enrichment and extended schools activities which consolidate and extend
work carried out in the academy
• Under the direction of the team lead, support the supervision of pupils at enrichment activities, which may
include holiday clubs
OTHER PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health,
safety and security, confidentiality and UK GDPR Data Protection, reporting all concerns to appropriate Trust
and/or academy personnel Ensure confidentiality and professionalism is upheld at all times
• Ensure equal opportunities for all including promoting differences
• Contribute to upholding the Trust’s Diamond Standards and the Trust’s overall ethos, values, aims and
objectives
• Establish constructive relationships and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings
• Participate in training and other learning activities to improve professional and personal development
• Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
• Any other duties consistent with the grading of the post
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SAFEGUARDING
• All staff must adhere to the Trust’s safeguarding training (appropriate for job role) including policies, procedures,
latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and Working Together to Safeguard Children DfE 2018.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The job holder may be required to undertake additional duties as could be reasonably required in exceptional or
emergency situations. These may include:
– to work flexibly between the hours of 8am and 6pm including weekends.
– to work across the Trust if required.
– to undertake additional training e.g. first aid, Positive Handling.
This job description will be reviewed annually and may be subject to amendment or modification at any time after
consultation with the post holder. It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks, but sets out the
main expectations of the Trust in relation to the post holder’s professional responsibilities and duties.
Elements of this job description and changes to it may be negotiated at the request of either the line manager.
Signed (Employee)
Date:
Signed (on behalf of employer):
Date:
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E – Essential, D – Desirable
Important: In the first instance, applications are assessed against the criteria listed above, in addition
to overall presentation, use of standard English and grammatical accuracy.
Where applications do not meet the expected standard, they will be rejected before being matched
to the person specification.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
QUALIFICATIONS E/D
GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics (equivalent qualifications considered) E
NVQ level 3 or above qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant area E
First Aid Certificate D
EXPERIENCE
Experience of working with pupils of primary age E
Experience of supporting pupils to access learning activities E
Experience of supporting pupils delivering targeted interventions D
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Ability to relate well to children E
Knowledge and experience of a range of strategies to support children accessing learning E
Good understanding of child development and learning processes E
Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation E
Ability to work as part of a team, following instructions and on own initiative, leading when required E
Good communication skills including the use of standard English E
Ability to prioritise varied work tasks and manage time effectively E
Ability to relate well to parents/carers E
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and confidentiality E
Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people E
Knowledge of specialist strategies to support pupils e.g. ELSA, mental health, therapeutic,
social/emotional or a willingness to develop own skills through attending training
D
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HOW TO APPLY AND EXPLANATORY NOTES OF THE PROCESS
An application form is attached below. Application packs can be downloaded or printed directly from the
Trust website www.teesvalleyeducation.co.uk or requested from the academy. Only applications via the
Trust’s official application form will be accepted. Please do not submit a CV as substitute for part or full
application form, the information will not be accepted or considered.
If you are submitting your completed application form by e-mail to TVEDormanstown@tved.org.uk –
please add Dormanstown Learning Assistant Pastoral and Welfare Application in the subject box. Please
be aware the academy cannot be responsible for any formatting anomalies when printing. If you are
unable to submit an electronic application form, hand written or electronic printed copies should be
posted or hand delivered to the following address for the attention of Mr Oliver Long.
Dormanstown Primary Academy
South Avenue
Dormanstown
Redcar
TS10 5LY
Shortlisting Process
After the closing date, short listing will be conducted by a panel, who will match your skills/experience
against the criteria in the Person Specification. You will be selected for interview entirely on the contents
of your application form, so please read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully before you
complete your form.
Shortlisted candidates will receive:
• Letter confirming interview details.
• Details of original ID documentation is required to confirm candidates. Photocopies or certified
copies are not accepted.
• Criminal Record Self-Declaration Form, which must be brought on the day of the interview in the
sealed envelope provided.
References for successful Candidate/s
We may seek references for shortlisted candidate/s and we may also approach previous employers for
information to verify particular experience or qualifications before the interview. Finally, we may also
undertake a social media search in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Any
relevant issues arising from references will be taken up post interview.
Interview process
In addition to candidates’ ability to perform the duties of the post, the interview will also explore issues
relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including:
• Motivation to work with children and young people
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children
and young people
• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours
• Attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline
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Conditional Offer: Pre-Employment Checks
Any offer to a successful candidate will be conditional upon:
• Verification of right to work in the UK
• Receipt of at least two satisfactory references (if these have not already been received)
• Verification of identity checks and qualifications
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check
• Verification of professional status such e.g. QTS Status, NPQH (where required)
• Satisfactory completion of a Health Assessment
• Satisfactory completion of the probationary period (where relevant)
• Where the successful candidate has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years,
such checks and confirmations as may be required in accordance with statutory guidance.
For your information, the recruitment timetable is detailed below:
Closing date: Monday 29th January 2024, 12:00 noon
Shortlisting date: Monday 29th January 2024
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 5th February 2024
Contract Start Date: TBC
EQUALITIES INFORMTION AND OBJECTIVES STATEMENT
As an academy we ensure that our vision, values and ethos meet the expectations of the equality and
diversity guidelines and legislation set out by the Equality and Human Rights Commission. This includes
the following 9 protected characteristics:
1. Age
2. Disability
3. Gender Reassignment
4. Marriage and Civil Partnerships
5. Pregnancy and Maternity
6. Race
7. Religion or belief
8. Sex
9. Sexual Orientation
Objectives Statement
1. To support children’s sensory, academic and communication skills to enable them to develop
holistically.
2. To ensure high expectations across all aspects of the academy (as outlined in objective 1) to
ensure children make the best progress according to their individual starting points.
3. To continue to monitor attendance of all groups of children in the academy.
4. To review levels of parental and pupil engagement in learning and academy life, across all
activities and ensure equality and fairness in access and engagement.
5. To ensure the academy environment is as accessible as possible to pupils, staff and visitors.
Dormanstown Primary Academy
Tees Valley Education’s foundation and journey to date
In 2005, following 5 years of working in partnership, Brambles and Pennyman Academies formed Tees Valley Education multi-academy trust. As sponsors, Dormanstown joined in the same year, followed by Wilton in 2018. Additionally, Discovery Special Academy, the first free school in Middlesbrough, opened to the inaugural group of children in the same year. Having moved into its new, purpose designed building in August 2022, welcoming children in September 2022, it has now grown to a 128-place special school for Nursery, primary and, as of September 2022, the Trust also welcomes its first secondary age children. Discovery looks forward to growing to full capacity by 2027-28.
The Trust continues to grow and expand both in terms of the quality and range of educational provision, as well as the number of academies and children and young people, it serves.
Vision
The Trust pledge is:
Delivering educational excellence so that all Tees Valley Education children can achieve their dreams, hopes, aspirations and a great sense of self worth.
By doing this, our children will become outstanding citizens able to contribute to society with the skills, ability, confidence and voice, to shape a better future for all.
Values
Guided by the Aristotle motto of “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit” the Trusts Diamond Standards are the values which underpin everything.
COMMITMENT
To achieve, succeed and create the best life and future.
COURAGE
To face our challenges and the unknown.
CURIOSITY
Be inquisitive, be brave and learn.
CARE
For ourselves, each other and our communities.
They were developed by the children, staff, Trustees, Members and communities across the Trust and they celebrate individuals, groups and organisations demonstrating and living these values. Celebrated termly in each academy, with an annual awards ceremony designed to champion all of the diamonds collectively – our values are demonstrated, lived and seen regularly. They also recognise that with the right environment, time and support everyone can be brilliant!
Areas of strength and expertise in practice and knowledge
Tees Valley Education is comprised mainly of primary academies sited in some of the most significantly deprived areas in Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland.
Inclusion, pastoral support and equity of life chances are therefore some of the biggest areas of practice and strength across the Trust. Within this area, there is also a significant strength in serving a range of children and young people with SEND and additional physical, medical, language and learning needs. More can be seen on the Trust Specialisms page.
Visit School WebsiteApplying by post
Level 3 Learning Assistant Pastoral and Welfare
Status: Permanent
Required: February 2024
Salary: From SCP 12 to SCP 15 FTE £26,421 to £27,803 (Pro rata £21,594 to £22,723)
Hours: 35 hours per week, Term time only (TTO) + 1 week
Reporting to: Head of Academy
About the Trust
The Trust was established in 2015 and provides education and enrichment activities to more than 1100
children across five Academies, located in Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland local authority areas.
Academies within the Trust are:
• Brambles Primary Academy (2 to 11 years),
• Discovery Special Academy (2 to 16 years),
• Dormanstown Primary Academy (3 to 11 years),
• Pennyman Primary Academy (3 to 11 years), and
• Wilton Primary Academy (3 to 11 years).
About the Post
Dormanstown Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a pro-active and enthusiastic Level 3 Pastoral and
Welfare Learning Assistant. The post holder will be based at Dormanstown Primary and work across both
Wilton and Dormanstown Primaries safeguarding, pastoral and welfare teams which operates across both
academies. The role involves supporting pupils to overcome any personal barriers, so that they can
successfully access their education. You will be integral in ensuring that pastoral and welfare work with our
children and families, together with links with parents, wider professionals and stakeholders supports the
vision to ensure all our children have the essential knowledge, learning dispositions and key values to
embrace the opportunities and challenges they encounter.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to supporting children so that they have the best
chances to engage in their learning every day. The ability to develop positive relationships with pupils,
excellent communication and organisational skills, together with the drive and initiative to make a difference
to the lives of our children are essential for this role.
In return, we can offer you the opportunity to join the safeguarding, pastoral and welfare staff team at our
successful academies within a well-established Trust. Both the Trust and the academies have a strong
inclusive ethos and an inherent drive for quality. The best interests of the children are central to our decision
making. Our children are proud academy citizens, care for each other and enjoy their learning and
achievements in school. Please see the websites for further information about our academies
This is an exciting role offering a varied and challenging key position in a busy and rewarding working
environment with access to continuous professional development, as part of a highly functioning team. This
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role has been developed to enhance the excellence of provision already offered in safeguarding, pastoral
and inclusion within Dormanstown and Wilton Primaries and within Tees Valley Education.
Visits to the academy are encouraged, if you wish to visit please contact the academy office on 01642 483696
or email TVEDormanstown@tved.org.uk to arrange a convenient time for a visit prior to the closing date. If
you wish to speak to a member of staff about the position, please contact the academy on the above details
and ask to speak to Mrs Sharon Sherwood, Safeguarding, Pastoral and Welfare Lead.
Closing date: Monday 29th January 2024 12:00 noon.
What the Trust will provide the successful candidate with:
• A workplace where all staff are valued and treated with respect as outlined within the Trust’s Diamond
Standards
• A passionate, enthusiastic and supportive Leadership Team
• A listening and learning organisation where all staff are encouraged to be curious and share ideas for
the Trust/academies/team to improve
• Hard working, committed and dedicated staff who strive to gain the best outcomes for all children
across the Trust’s academies
• Dedicated approach to children’s learning to encourage them all to be the best they can be
• Career enhancement opportunities within areas of interest as well as supporting ongoing professional
development and training specific to job role
• Dedicated line manager to discuss work streams and capacity
• Free access to the Trust’s Wellbeing offer, which includes counselling, access to GP, Mindfulness and so
much more.
• Free parking
• Enrolment into the local government pension scheme
• All support contracts are employed on National Joint Council (NJC) for local government services (also
known as Green book)
• Benefits of the Trust’s Staff Charter which can be found at TVED Staff Charter.
Safeguarding requirements for the role:
Tees Valley Education Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and, therefore, all convictions, cautions
and bind-overs, including those regarded as “spent” must be declared. The Trust’s Recruitment of ExOffender policy can be requested or visit the Trust’s website.
Applications are invited from prospective candidates who demonstrate that they are able to meet the
essential criteria set out in the person specification and who have the vision, values and tenacity to join an
outstanding team and help continue the journey towards excellence.
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LEVEL 3 LEARNING ASSISTANT
PASTORAL and WELFARE
JOB DESCRIPTION
To work within the pastoral and welfare team to support access to learning for pupils, providing specialist support
to breakdown any barriers. You will be pivotal in the provision of support for pupils throughout the academy day,
supporting with wellbeing, behaviour and self-regulation, social and emotional needs and wider pastoral support. You will
provide offer support to pupils to enable access to learning, this may include mentoring in class focussed on learning
behaviours and readiness for learning together with interventions to support behaviour, social and emotional aspects.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
• Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support all pupils access to education
• Promote the inclusion of all pupils, supporting staff with strategies and approaches to break down any
barriers
• Support pupils in their own personal development to be successful through promoting excellent attitudes
towards learning and behaviour
• Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities
• Employ strategies to promote self-regulation and independence for pupils
• Support pupils consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
• Develop a mentoring relationship with pupils needing particular support in overcoming barriers to learning
• Deliver interventions to support pupils in their social and emotional development, and to address welfare
and therapeutic needs
• Keep a high profile around the academy and be visible and active during non-structured time, supporting
pupils at break and lunch times ensuring safe appropriate play and positive social interactions
• Support classroom staff to ensure children are wearing the correct uniform and work with parents as required
to ensure uniform expectations are in place
• Support the operation of pupil leadership opportunities e.g. Academy Council, Junior Leadership Team, Play
Leaders, Sports Leaders etc.
• Promote pupil involvement in enrichment and extended school activities
• Support organisation and provide supervision for pupils attending sporting events, after school clubs and
holiday activities
• Support pupil participation in external opportunities e.g. Power of Women, Career opportunities, Community
events etc.
• Provide supervision and support for pupils who may be subject to internal sanctions
• Support transition arrangements for pupils and families joining or leaving the academy
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SUPPORT FOR THE TEAM
• Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to activities/interventions, provide objective and accurate feedback
and reports as required within the team, link with team lead to evaluate effectiveness and plan next steps
• Be responsible for keeping and updating records, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested
• Assist with the development and implementation of individual plans e.g. behaviour, healthcare and learning
• Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents/carers as agreed within the team within your role/responsibility
and participate in pastoral and welfare feedback sessions/meetings
• Be aware of the vulnerable groups of pupils e.g. PP, CIOC, SEND, poor attenders etc. understanding best
practice in developing excellence in provision to meet their needs
• Work with the academy counsellor and other agencies to ensure children’s pastoral, emotional, physical and
medical needs are met
• Work with external agencies e.g. CAMHS, Counselling and Therapeutic Services, Ed Psych etc., in the best
interests of the child
• Keep abreast of developments in best practice for the pastoral care and mental health and wellbeing support
for young people
SUPPORT FOR THE ACADEMY
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security,
confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and
develop
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the academy
• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the
teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils
• Attend and participate in regular meetings
• Participate in training and other learning activities as required
• Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
• Contribute to the development of enrichment and extended schools activities which consolidate and extend
work carried out in the academy
• Under the direction of the team lead, support the supervision of pupils at enrichment activities, which may
include holiday clubs
OTHER PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health,
safety and security, confidentiality and UK GDPR Data Protection, reporting all concerns to appropriate Trust
and/or academy personnel Ensure confidentiality and professionalism is upheld at all times
• Ensure equal opportunities for all including promoting differences
• Contribute to upholding the Trust’s Diamond Standards and the Trust’s overall ethos, values, aims and
objectives
• Establish constructive relationships and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings
• Participate in training and other learning activities to improve professional and personal development
• Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
• Any other duties consistent with the grading of the post
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SAFEGUARDING
• All staff must adhere to the Trust’s safeguarding training (appropriate for job role) including policies, procedures,
latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and Working Together to Safeguard Children DfE 2018.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The job holder may be required to undertake additional duties as could be reasonably required in exceptional or
emergency situations. These may include:
– to work flexibly between the hours of 8am and 6pm including weekends.
– to work across the Trust if required.
– to undertake additional training e.g. first aid, Positive Handling.
This job description will be reviewed annually and may be subject to amendment or modification at any time after
consultation with the post holder. It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks, but sets out the
main expectations of the Trust in relation to the post holder’s professional responsibilities and duties.
Elements of this job description and changes to it may be negotiated at the request of either the line manager.
Signed (Employee)
Date:
Signed (on behalf of employer):
Date:
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E – Essential, D – Desirable
Important: In the first instance, applications are assessed against the criteria listed above, in addition
to overall presentation, use of standard English and grammatical accuracy.
Where applications do not meet the expected standard, they will be rejected before being matched
to the person specification.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
QUALIFICATIONS E/D
GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics (equivalent qualifications considered) E
NVQ level 3 or above qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant area E
First Aid Certificate D
EXPERIENCE
Experience of working with pupils of primary age E
Experience of supporting pupils to access learning activities E
Experience of supporting pupils delivering targeted interventions D
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Ability to relate well to children E
Knowledge and experience of a range of strategies to support children accessing learning E
Good understanding of child development and learning processes E
Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation E
Ability to work as part of a team, following instructions and on own initiative, leading when required E
Good communication skills including the use of standard English E
Ability to prioritise varied work tasks and manage time effectively E
Ability to relate well to parents/carers E
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and confidentiality E
Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people E
Knowledge of specialist strategies to support pupils e.g. ELSA, mental health, therapeutic,
social/emotional or a willingness to develop own skills through attending training
D
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HOW TO APPLY AND EXPLANATORY NOTES OF THE PROCESS
An application form is attached below. Application packs can be downloaded or printed directly from the
Trust website www.teesvalleyeducation.co.uk or requested from the academy. Only applications via the
Trust’s official application form will be accepted. Please do not submit a CV as substitute for part or full
application form, the information will not be accepted or considered.
If you are submitting your completed application form by e-mail to TVEDormanstown@tved.org.uk –
please add Dormanstown Learning Assistant Pastoral and Welfare Application in the subject box. Please
be aware the academy cannot be responsible for any formatting anomalies when printing. If you are
unable to submit an electronic application form, hand written or electronic printed copies should be
posted or hand delivered to the following address for the attention of Mr Oliver Long.
Dormanstown Primary Academy
South Avenue
Dormanstown
Redcar
TS10 5LY
Shortlisting Process
After the closing date, short listing will be conducted by a panel, who will match your skills/experience
against the criteria in the Person Specification. You will be selected for interview entirely on the contents
of your application form, so please read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully before you
complete your form.
Shortlisted candidates will receive:
• Letter confirming interview details.
• Details of original ID documentation is required to confirm candidates. Photocopies or certified
copies are not accepted.
• Criminal Record Self-Declaration Form, which must be brought on the day of the interview in the
sealed envelope provided.
References for successful Candidate/s
We may seek references for shortlisted candidate/s and we may also approach previous employers for
information to verify particular experience or qualifications before the interview. Finally, we may also
undertake a social media search in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Any
relevant issues arising from references will be taken up post interview.
Interview process
In addition to candidates’ ability to perform the duties of the post, the interview will also explore issues
relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including:
• Motivation to work with children and young people
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children
and young people
• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours
• Attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline
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Conditional Offer: Pre-Employment Checks
Any offer to a successful candidate will be conditional upon:
• Verification of right to work in the UK
• Receipt of at least two satisfactory references (if these have not already been received)
• Verification of identity checks and qualifications
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check
• Verification of professional status such e.g. QTS Status, NPQH (where required)
• Satisfactory completion of a Health Assessment
• Satisfactory completion of the probationary period (where relevant)
• Where the successful candidate has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years,
such checks and confirmations as may be required in accordance with statutory guidance.
For your information, the recruitment timetable is detailed below:
Closing date: Monday 29th January 2024, 12:00 noon
Shortlisting date: Monday 29th January 2024
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 5th February 2024
Contract Start Date: TBC
EQUALITIES INFORMTION AND OBJECTIVES STATEMENT
As an academy we ensure that our vision, values and ethos meet the expectations of the equality and
diversity guidelines and legislation set out by the Equality and Human Rights Commission. This includes
the following 9 protected characteristics:
1. Age
2. Disability
3. Gender Reassignment
4. Marriage and Civil Partnerships
5. Pregnancy and Maternity
6. Race
7. Religion or belief
8. Sex
9. Sexual Orientation
Objectives Statement
1. To support children’s sensory, academic and communication skills to enable them to develop
holistically.
2. To ensure high expectations across all aspects of the academy (as outlined in objective 1) to
ensure children make the best progress according to their individual starting points.
3. To continue to monitor attendance of all groups of children in the academy.
4. To review levels of parental and pupil engagement in learning and academy life, across all
activities and ensure equality and fairness in access and engagement.
5. To ensure the academy environment is as accessible as possible to pupils, staff and visitors.