Pastoral Assistant

The FitzWimarc School; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Onsite gym

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye test vouchers

Training and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

The FitzWimarc School in Rayleigh is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Support Assistant to work closely with students, families and staff. You will help remove barriers to learning by promoting wellbeing, engagement and positive school life.

The role requires excellent communication, empathy, resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure. You will monitor attendance and welfare, coordinate support with external agencies, and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise and follow processes.
• Patient, empathetic and calm under pressure with a genuine desire to support students' wellbeing.
• Willingness to support wellbeing and student success.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

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