Pastoral and Learning Support Assistant

Pertemps Education Network; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 16,236 - 21,217; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Education Network is seeking a caring Pastoral and Learning Support Assistant for a specialist secondary school near Maidenhead. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEN/SEMH needs, helping them re-engage with learning and feel valued in school life.

Responsibilities include building relationships, supporting teachers to adapt lessons, promoting wellbeing and safeguarding, and working full-time during term time.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in working with students with SEN or SEMH needs (training provided).
• Strong communicator and positive role model.
• Able to work full-time during term time and collaborate with staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students with additional or complex needs.
• Help disengaged young people re-engage with learning and feel valued in school life.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to encourage confidence, resilience and motivation.
• Support teachers in adapting lessons and classroom environments to meet individual needs.
• Model positive behaviour and help students understand the value of education.
• Promote wellbeing, inclusion, and safeguarding at all times.

Skills

Empathy

SEN/SEMH experience

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Overview

Location:Maidenhead

Contract:Full-time, term‑time only

Hours:Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

Start Date:ASAP

Pay:£88–£115 per day

About the School

A welcoming and inclusive specialist secondary school near Maidenhead is seeking a caring and resilient Pastoral and Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated learning support team.

The school is committed to supporting young people with a range of additional needs, including social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as ADHD and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). Many pupils face significant SEMH needs, challenging behaviours, and have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), so they may also be disengaged from learning or at risk of exclusion. Relationship‑building and consistency are key parts of the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support for students with additional or complex needs.
• Help disengaged young people re‑engage with learning and feel valued in school life.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to encourage confidence, resilience and motivation.
• Support teachers in adapting lessons and classroom environments to meet individual needs.
• Model positive behaviour and help students understand the value of education.
• Promote wellbeing, inclusion, and safeguarding at all times.

About You

• Empathetic, calm, and committed to helping students overcome barriers to learning.
• Able to inspire disengaged learners and help them see their potential.
• Experienced or interested in working with young people with SEN or SEMH needs (training provided).
• A strong communicator and positive role model.
• Able to work full‑time during term time and collaborate with staff across the school.

What We Offer

• Ongoing training and CPD in behaviour management and SEN strategies.
• A supportive, forward‑thinking team that values wellbeing and development.
• Opportunities to work with teachers, SEN professionals and external agencies.
• Progression routes into teaching, pastoral work, mentoring or educational psychology.
• A rewarding role where you can truly change young lives for the better.