Pastoral Assistant

Long Term Futures Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Compliance guidance

Permanent pathway

Islington location

Job summary

Long Term Futures is recruiting a dedicated and approachable Pastoral Assistant to join a secondary school in Islington, North London. This full-time opportunity is ideal for someone with previous pastoral or relevant school experience who is passionate about supporting young people's wellbeing, behaviour and engagement with education.

Working alongside teaching and pastoral staff, you will provide individual and small-group support to pupils who may need additional guidance with emotional

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a pastoral support role or relevant experience working within a school environment.
• Good understanding of challenges faced by secondary-aged pupils regarding behaviour, attendance and emotional wellbeing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• Calm, patient and professional approach when supporting pupils.
• Ability to work effectively with teaching staff, pastoral teams and families.
• Good organisational skills and confidentiality/record-keeping.
• Availability to work full-time in a long-term position.
• DBS check via Update Service or willingness to complete a new Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 pastoral support to pupils who require additional guidance and encouragement.
• Support pupils with managing emotions, developing positive behaviours and building confidence in school.
• Deliver targeted small-group interventions focused on wellbeing, social development and positive engagement.
• Monitor pupil attendance and address barriers to regular attendance.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, encouraging trust, communication and personal responsibility.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to maintain consistent support strategies.
• Communicate with parents and carers to support pupil wellbeing and progress.
• Help pupils develop practical strategies for managing challenges and engagement with learning.
• Maintain accurate records of pastoral interventions and attendance concerns.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns promptly.

Skills

Pastoral support

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Enhanced DBS clearance

Job description

Pastoral Assistant - Secondary School, Islington

Location: Islington, North London

Pay: per day

Contract Type: Full-time, long-term temporary to permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Commutable from: Camden, Holloway, Finsbury Park, Hackney, Haringey, Highbury and King's Cross

Long Term Futures are recruiting a dedicated and approachable Pastoral Assistant to join a secondary school in Islington, North London. This full-time opportunity is ideal for someone with previous pastoral or relevant school experience who is passionate about supporting young people's wellbeing, behaviour and engagement with education.

Working alongside teaching and pastoral staff, you will provide individual and small-group support to pupils who may need additional guidance with emotional wellbeing, attendance or behaviour. The position offers a long-term placement with the opportunity to transition into a permanent school role.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 pastoral support to secondary school pupils who require additional guidance and encouragement.
• Support pupils with managing their emotions, developing positive behaviours and building confidence in school.
• Deliver targeted small-group interventions focused on wellbeing, social development and positive engagement.
• Monitor pupil attendance and work with relevant staff to identify and address barriers to regular attendance.
• Build positive, professional relationships with pupils, encouraging trust, communication and personal responsibility.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral leaders and other school staff to maintain consistent support strategies.
• Communicate appropriately with parents and carers to support pupil wellbeing, attendance and progress.
• Help pupils develop practical strategies for managing challenges, resolving difficulties and improving their engagement with learning.
• Maintain accurate records of pastoral interventions, attendance concerns and relevant pupil progress.
• Follow school safeguarding procedures, reporting concerns promptly and contributing to a safe, supportive environment.

Essential Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a pastoral support role or relevant experience working within a school environment.
• A good understanding of the challenges secondary-aged pupils may face regarding behaviour, attendance and emotional wellbeing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• A calm, patient and professional approach when supporting pupils experiencing difficulties.
• The ability to work effectively with teaching staff, pastoral teams and families.
• Good organisational skills and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and accurate record-keeping.
• Availability to work full-time in a long-term position.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to complete a new Enhanced DBS check.

Experience delivering pastoral interventions, supporting attendance improvement or working with pupils who display challenging behaviour would be particularly beneficial. Previous involvement in mentoring, safeguarding or school-based wellbeing initiatives would also be advantageous.

What Long Term Futures Offers

• Competitive daily pay of , depending on experience.
• A full-time, long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent.
• Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant throughout the placement.
• Guidance through the registration and compliance process.
• The opportunity to develop your experience supporting secondary school pupils in a pastoral capacity.

If you're an experienced Pastoral Assistant or have relevant school-based experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Islington, we'd love to hear from you.

Suitable applicants will be contacted to discuss their experience, availability and suitability for the position. Successful progression through the initial stages will involve registration and compliance checks, followed by a school interview or trial day where applicable.

By applying, you agree to Long Term Futures processing your CV and personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with its privacy policy. Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.