Job Title: Pastoral Support Assistant Location: Dorking, Surrey Employment Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM Salary: Paid to scale Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Support Assistant to join our team in Dorking, Surrey. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the emotional, social, and academic development of our students. Key Responsibilities: • Provide one-on-one and group support to students facing personal, social, or academic challenges. • Foster a positive and inclusive environment that promotes student well-being and resilience. • Collaborate with teaching staff, parents, and external agencies to address individual student needs. • Assist in the development and implementation of intervention strategies and programs. • Maintain accurate records and produce reports on student progress and well-being. • Uphold and promote safeguarding policies and best practices within the school. Qualifications: • Previous experience in a pastoral or support role in an educational setting is preferred. • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with students and staff. • Understanding of child development and effective support strategies. • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Requirements: • Minimum of two professional references. • Current child and adult DBS clearance. If you are passionate about supporting students in their personal growth and academic success, we encourage you to apply. INDLON<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jake White on 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1068.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Jake White&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 l Ext: 1068</strong></strong>