Unlocking Potential Pastoral Assistant: Y7 & Transition; UPPA

Unlocking Potential Pastoral Assistant: Y7 & Transition (UPPA)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Are you passionate about shaping greater futures for young people?

Do you thrive in a dynamic, busy and supportive school environment?

Cirencester Kingshill School is seeking a dedicated and engaging Unlocking Potential Pastoral Assistant (UPPA) to join our team, focusing on Year 7 students and their transition into secondary school life.

You will play a vital role in shaping a positive culture and ethos within our school, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive.

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for students and parents/carers, helping to identify and overcome barriers to learning, such as attendance, safeguarding, medical or behavioural concerns.

• Conduct primary school visits to meet incoming Year 7 students and assess transition needs
• Identify students with SEND requiring enhanced transition support
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Year 7 students and parents
• Undertake DDSL training and support safeguarding processes, including Early Help and multi-agency liaison
• Assist the Head of Year and Finance team with the coordination of cultural capital opportunities
• Contribute to the identification of students suitable for targeted interventions through the Unlocking Potential strategy
• Deliver individual and group social–emotional interventions (e.g. ELSA, draw & talk, friendship development)

• Understanding of safeguarding and pastoral support needs
• Experience working with young people
• GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Experience in an educational or youth setting
• Experience in undertaking student intervention sessions and/or dealing with student attendance
• Exposure to supporting students in secondary or school‑to‑school transition
• First Aid at Work qualification (or willingness to train)

37 hours per week – Monday to Thursday: 8.00am – 4.00pm;
Friday: 8.00am – 3.30pm, includes a 20‑minute paid break and a 30‑minute unpaid lunch.

Salary: Grade G:
Point 8–20 – Actual Salary: £23,020 – £27,975 per annum (pro rata); FTE Salary: £26,824 – £32,597 per annum (pro rata).

Holidays: The post is term time only, plus INSET days (44.75 weeks per year). This includes 25.5 paid days holiday rising to 30.5 after 5 years continuous service, plus statutory holidays. All holidays must be taken in the school holidays.

At Cirencester Kingshill School, we pride ourselves on fostering a caring and supportive environment where students can flourish both academically and socially.

Our team is committed to the well‑being of every student.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to support young people in unlocking their potential.

Cirencester Kingshill School is a successful and popular 11–16 comprehensive school.

You will be part of a warm, inclusive team committed to professional development, student support, and continuous improvement.

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Additional information can be found in the 'Supporting Documents' tab. We reserve the right to close applications early as this position is urgent, and we urge interested applicants to apply immediately.