Location
North West London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£30,000 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated Pastoral Support Assistant to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our children and young people. You will support year groups to provide effective care, monitoring, and guidance to promote positive student wellbeing and excellent progress. Key responsibilities include identifying students at risk of underachievement through data analysis (including attendance), devising bespoke strategies and interventions to overcome barriers to learning, and arranging meetings with parents, staff, students, and external agencies as needed. You will mentor individual students or groups, liaising with form tutors, subject teachers, and senior leadership. Additionally, you will provide regular mentoring to Children Looked After (CLA), working closely with the Designated Teacher to prepare for and attend PEP meetings, review targets, and support student progress.

About the Employer
Mapesbury School, part of Kedleston Group, is a specialist educational setting in Cricklewood, Brent, supporting children aged 7 to 16 with Autism Spectrum Conditions and associated needs who require an integrated therapeutic approach. Kedleston Group specialises in education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including ASC, ADHD, and SEMH. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. We are a disability confident and equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Benefits
Annual salary reviews and enhanced pension contributions
Ongoing professional development opportunities
A collaborative and dedicated team of professionals
Access to health and well-being programmes including a free and confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service
Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform
Cycle to work scheme
Generous life cover
A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference to children's lives

Experience
Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and social, emotional, and mental health needs
Experience of a range of behaviour management strategies and dealing with challenging behaviour or other specific SEN

About you
Ability to respond flexibly as needs arise
Confidence working with individuals, groups, and whole classes if required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Enthusiastic, dedicated, and motivated to support children’s wellbeing and progress

Qualifications
Not explicitly specified, but relevant experience and skills are essential