Welfare and Pastoral Lead

Location

Wilmslow, Cheshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Welfare and Pastoral Lead – Aurora Summerfield School

Salary : £14.00 - £15.28per hour, depending on skills and experience 

Permanent contact : 40 hours per week. Term time (39 weeks)

Location : Aurora Summerfield School, Wilmslow 

Close date: Thursday 21st March 

The Aurora Group

We’re really pleased to have opened our Aurora Summerfields School in Wilmslow in April 2023 with a proposed capacity of 50 students. We are slowly growing and have small class sizes.

This is a brand ne w independent specialist school for young people aged 5 to 19, who face difficulties as a result of complex communication needs typically associated with Autism Spectrum Conditions. The school will mirror our ‘Outstanding’ rated Aurora Hanley School  which you can read about here

We’re really excited to be looking for a Welfare and Pastoral Lead at Summerfields School. This post plays a vital role in supporting each pupil to be resilient and confidant learners by:-

• rewarding social development
• Updating Student Support Plans to support anxiety management and avoid key sensory triggers.
• Safeguarding the welfare and personal development of the young people.
• Supporting young people to address key issues which impact on school attendance, engagement and outcomes across all key stages.  

Key Duties:  

• To support staff to apply Student Support Strategies on a daily basis.
• To support pupil safeguarding across the school by actioning safeguarding concerns, escalating where required.
• To develop knowledge of key supportive services across the Local Authorities that pupil come from.
• Maintain an overview of incidents across the site and work with staff to be solution focused.
• Monitor and report on attendance and punctuality across the site and actions taken to improve this.
• Ensure where attendance is poor wellbeing checks occur.
• Support in the delivery of the Social Skills curriculum by delivering, developing or managing groups of programmes e.g. Mindworks, Yoga, Feel Good Friday that support pupil wellbeing and reduce anxiety.
• Devising and support rewards, wellbeing and consequences as required to improve self esteem.
• Work with the clinical/ SENCo team to plan specific support and wellbeing interventions to key groups identified as needing help.
• To support and manage all transitions into and out of the school to ensure pupils are able to manage their anxiety and wellbeing, and that outside organisations are fully informed of support and wellbeing needs (SSP).
• Link with families as required.  

A full and detailed job description is available on request – contact Karen in the recruitment team at [email protected]  

Essential qualifications and experience:  

• Experience of managing others.
• High standard of education in English and Maths.
• Previous experience of working in a SEN setting (ASC and SEMH) and ability to apply ASC practice including the use of visuals.
• Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation and experience in a safeguarding role.
• Knowledge of and understanding of behaviour management reporting systems.
• Understanding of Legislation regarding Physical Interventions.
• Timely, accurate and effective reporting skills.
• Competency in navigating electronic systems.
• Ability to build strong positive relationships with staff and students.
• Ability to enthuse and motivate pupils and staff
• Efficient and well organised
• Flexible and approachable
• Ability to deal sensitively with people/parents/carers
• Full driving licence
• Kind, open and caring

What’s on offer?

• Training and Development

Within Aurora, we strongly believe that learning and development should not be limited to just the children and young people we support. We offer wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career. 

• Save money on your bills!!

With the cost of living rising we have a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs and help make your money go further. Perkbox is a free app for you to use on the go wherever you are. You can get deals and discounts to save money on things like your weekly food bill, phone plans, internet, eating out, gym memberships, insurance and more. You can also use Perkbox for our cycle to work scheme and car scheme. 

• Competitive Pay and Reward

Every year we compare the market rates of pay and rewards to insure they are comparable or better to other similar organisations. We also offer Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Pension and Life Assurance.

• UK Health Cash Plan

This plan can help cover your day to day healthcare expenditure such as optician and dental bills. You and your children are covered on this plan and you can also choose to upgrade and add a partner to enjoy the benefits with you.

• Employee Assistance Programme

Your health and wellbeing is very important to us and we have support available on a wide variety of issues, helping you with online tools, information and via a freephone counselling service available 24/7. 

• Refer a friend for £1,000

We’ll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (*terms apply)

How to apply?

To apply please complete our online application form. If you need any assistance in completing or for more information on this position please contact Karen on 07920 223 415 / [email protected]

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search. 

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£14 - £15.28 per hour