Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant

KPI RECRUITING LTD; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment service is seeking a Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant in Islington. The role involves providing emotional support and mentoring to students, monitoring engagement, and promoting wellbeing. Ideal candidates are empathetic graduates with a passion for adolescent mental health and effective communication skills. This position offers strong opportunities for career development in educational psychology and counselling.

Benefits

Weekly CPD and safeguarding training

Regular mentoring from senior staff

Experience with multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education, or Social Sciences.
• Interest in adolescent mental health and support for young people.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with students.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and mentoring to students.
• Support behaviour management and restorative practices.
• Build relationships with parents/carers and external agencies.

Skills

Empathetic

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Overview

Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant

Location: Islington
Start: Immediate
Pay: Up to £600 per week (Full Time, Term Time Only, Long Term Contract)

Are you a compassionate, resilient and driven graduate seeking a career supporting young people’s wellbeing?

This vibrant and inclusive secondary school in Islington is offering an exceptional opportunity to join their pastoral team as a Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant (PTA).

This role is perfect for graduates aspiring to work in Educational Psychology, Counselling, Mental Health, or Teaching, providing invaluable experience of whole-school pastoral care and safeguarding.

About the School

• High-achieving, community-focused secondary school with an excellent reputation for student welfare and inclusion
• Strong pastoral and safeguarding framework led by an experienced senior leadership team
• Modern facilities, easily accessible from Highbury & Islington Station and surrounding transport links
• A culture of professional development, with many former PTAs progressing to teacher training or mental health-related postgraduate study

The Role

As a Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant, you will work as part of the pastoral support team to help students overcome barriers to learning.

Key responsibilities

• Providing emotional support and mentoring to students experiencing difficulties
• Monitoring attendance, punctuality, and engagement, and intervening where needed
• Supporting behaviour management strategies and restorative practices
• Building positive relationships with parents/carers and external agencies
• Promoting positive wellbeing and resilience through small group workshops and 1:1 support
• Assisting the safeguarding team in identifying and responding to concerns
• Working closely with the SENCo, Heads of Year and Designated Safeguarding Lead

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a graduate who is:

• Empathetic, patient, and emotionally intelligent
• Interested in adolescent mental health, behaviour, and social development
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Able to build trust and rapport with young people
• Proactive, adaptable, and keen to learn from experienced staff

Degrees in Psychology, Sociology, Education, Social Sciences or related fields are especially welcomed, though all graduates with a genuine passion for supporting young people will be considered.

Progression & Development

This pastoral role offers an outstanding foundation for graduates aspiring to:

• Train as Educational Psychology practitioners
• Pursue careers in Counselling or Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Secure places on Teacher Training programmes
• Move into pastoral, safeguarding or inclusion leadership roles within schools

You will benefit from:

• Weekly CPD and safeguarding training
• Regular supervision and mentoring from senior staff
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies

How to Apply

If you are a graduate who wants to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people, apply now to become a Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant in Islington.

Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest and any relevant experience.

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