Job Description

About Us

Community Pastoral Assistant

We require an enthusiastic individual to assist the appropriate Community Leader in supporting students: giving guidance and advice; developing individual education/behaviour plans; helping with problems and reintegration; liaising with relevant agencies and teaching staff; keeping records updated.



Sackville is an exceptionally friendly and supportive community built on strong relationships which allow every student to thrive. We have acquired a deserved reputation for fighting for every child, to support every student achieve their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.



Our academic standards are high and we are rated as a 'Good' school by Ofsted. Students' attitudes and behaviour are very good. Our excellent community pastoral system underpins everything we do and you will be working alongside an exceptionally dedicated and caring team.

Job Details

Salary:

Grade 4 25,583 - 25,989 (pro rata 21,548 -21,890 per annum)

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full time, 37 Hours a week, Term time only

Location:

East Grinstead

Closing Date:

Monday 3rd November 2025

Interviews:

w/c 10th November 2025

What You Need to Succeed

ROLE OF THE COMMUNITY PASTORAL ASSISTANT

To work in partnership with the Community Leaders, and teams in addressing the pastoral needs of students across a community and particularly those who require particular help to overcome barriers to learning. This includes the following:

SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS

Acting as the first point of contact for families of students and making appropriate decisions on how best to follow-up any query that arise Supporting the attendance and welfare officer by keeping accurate records of student absences and taking immediate action for any safeguarding concerns Collecting, receiving and supervising students e Attending to students' personal needs and providing advice to assist in their social and emotional development Assisting the pastoral leaders with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour/Support/ Mentoring plans Establishing productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model Providing support for distressed students Promoting the effective reintegration of students who have been absent for a while Providing information and advice to enable students to make choices about their own learning, behaviour and attendance Challenging and motivating students, promoting and reinforcing their self-esteem

SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS

Liaising with relevant bodies to gather student information Supporting students' access to learning using appropriate strategies and resources Working with other staff in collecting work for those students who are either internally or externally suspended or excluded or absent from school due to sickness Keeping and updating records as agreed with other staff, contributing to reviews of systems and/or records as requested Dealing with uniform issues Establishing constructive relationships with parents and/or carers Providing clerical and/or administrative support

Further Information

Sackville School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.



Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).



Please include a written application letter outlining:


what you feel are the key priorities for a Community Pastoral Assistant how you feel your skills and experience would match the role.

An application form, safer recruitment form, and letter of application addressed to the Headteacher, should be sent to the Headteacher's PA via kdawson@sackvilleschool.org.uk



Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us at

hr@sackvilleschool.org.uk

or contact us on

01342 414900

.

Closing Date:

Monday 3rd November 2025

Interviews:

w/c 10th November 2025

We reserve the right to shortlist and interview prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Further details are available on our website www.sackvilleschool.org.uk or from Mrs K Dawson PA to the Headteacher.

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01162.



Job Reference: SCHO01162