Pastoral Assistant

The successful candidate will work closely with students, families and staff to provide day-to-day pastoral support, helping to remove barriers to learning and promote positive engagement with school life. The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, empathy, resilience and a genuine commitment to supporting young people to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support to students, working with families, staff and external agencies to promote wellbeing, engagement and positive outcomes.
• Monitor attendance, behaviour and safeguarding concerns, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and timely interventions.
• Coordinate student health and welfare support, including first aid, medical care plans and liaison with relevant professionals.
• Contribute to the wider pastoral provision of the school to promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.

What we are looking for

• An approachable individual with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, follow processes, and work independently.
• Someone patient, empathetic, and calm under pressure, with a genuine desire to support students’ wellbeing and success.

• Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Access to our onsite gym
• Access to the ‘Cycle to Work’ Scheme
• Eye test vouchers Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Local Government Pension Scheme